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Caudron C.480 Frégate

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Top speed
  
210 km/h

Length
  
8.18 m

Manufacturer
  
Caudron

Wingspan
  
12 m

First flight
  
1935

The Caudron C.480 Frégate was a French three-seat touring monoplane designed by Maurice Devlieger and built by Société des avions Caudron.

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Development

Based on the earlier Caudron C.280 the Frégate was a high-wing braced monoplane with an enclosed cabin for the pilot with two side-by-seats behind for passengers. Powered by a front-mounted 140 hp (104 kW) Renault 4Pei inline piston engine it had a tailwheel landing gear. The company built 27 Frégates, in 1939, 20 were requisitioned into service with the French Air Force for liaison work.

Operators

 France
  • French Air Force

    • Specifications

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    General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 2
  • Length: 8.18 m (26 ft 10 in)
  • Wingspan: 11.90 m (39 ft 1 in)
  • Height: 2.12 m (6 ft 11 in)
  • Wing area: 20.00 m2 (215.3 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 600 kg (1,323 lb) equipped
  • Max takeoff weight: 1,050 kg (2,315 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Renault 4Pei inline piston engine, 100 kW (140 hp)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 210 km/h (130 mph; 113 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 185 km/h (115 mph; 100 kn)
  • Range: 850 km (528 mi; 459 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 4,500 m (14,800 ft)

    • References

    Caudron C.480 Frégate Wikipedia
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