Caproni Ca.164

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Ca.164
Type Civil trainer aircraft
Manufacturer Caproni
Designed by Raffaele Conflenti
Maiden flight 17 November 1938
Primary users Regia Aeronautica
Armée de l'Air
Number built 380

The Caproni Ca.164 was a training biplane produced in Italy shortly prior to World War II. It was a largely conventional biplane intended as a follow-on to the Caproni Ca.100 and sharing that aircraft's inverted sesquiplane layout. Flight testing revealed some poor handling characteristics, however, which made it completely unsuitable for its intended role. Nevertheless, the Regia Aeronautica acquired some 280 examples to use in liaison roles within bomber units. Some of these were pressed into use for tactical reconnaissance during the Croatian campaign. The Armée de l'Air also purchased 100 aircraft.



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General characteristics

  • Crew: Two, pilot and instructor
  • Length: 7.74 m (25 ft 4 in)
  • Wingspan: 9.75 m (32 ft 0 in)
  • Height: 3.00 m (9 ft 10 in)
  • Wing area: 22.4 m² (241 ft²)
  • Empty weight: 850 kg (1,874 lb)
  • Gross weight: 1,175 kg (2,590 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Alfa Romeo 115, 138 kW (185 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 230 km/h (143 mph)
  • Range: 530 km (329 miles)
  • Service ceiling: 4,200 m (13,780 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 3.6 m/s (708 ft/min)

[edit] References

  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions, 236. 
  • World Aircraft Information Files. London: Bright Star Publishing, File 891 Sheet 10. 


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