
Описание
Страна: Франция
Год: 1917
Fighter
J.Davilla, A.Soltan French Aircraft of the First World War (Flying Machines)
Caudron O2
The identity of the Caudron O2 is unclear. It has been suggested that the correct designation would have been Caudron 20, which would be more consistent with the designations used by the STAe during the war. However, it also possible that it was originally designated the Type O and that the O2 designated a modified version. It was designed by Paul Deville.
The 02 was a high-altitude fighter with an anticipated ceiling of at least 9,000 meters. It was a biplane with a top wing of greater span than the lower. The airfoil cross section was flat; it was hoped this would improve high-altitude performance. The fully-faired fuselage was constructed of wood and metal. The pilot sat at eye level with the trailing portion of the upper wing.
Pending the availability of the 150-hp Gnome Monosoupape, the prototype was fitted with a 120-hp Le Rhone 9Jb rotary that was almost completely enclosed within a cambered cowling. Armament consisted of a single Vickers machine gun. Another version of the Caudron O2 was fitted with a Le Rhone 9R of either 170 or 180 hp. It is possible that the O2 was also at some point fitted with the Gnome Monosoupape.
The aircraft first flew in November 1917; its performance was inferior to the SPAD 13. The Caudron O2 was not selected for production and further development was abandoned.
Caudron O2 Single-Seat Fighter with 120-hp Le Rhone 9Jb
Wing area 17sq.m
Loaded weight 625 kg
Maximum speed: 190 km/h at 4,000 m
Armament: one 7.7-mm Vickers machine gun
Caudron O2 Single-Seat Fighter with 150-hp Gnome Monosoupape 9N
Wing area 17 sq. m
Empty weight 400 kg; loaded weight 650 kg
Maximum speed: 210 km/h at 4,000 m
Armament: one 7.7-mm Vickers machine gun
Caudron O2 Single-Seat Fighter with 170-hp Le Rhone 9R
Wing area 17 sq. m
Loaded weight 625 kg
Max speed: 210 km/h at 4,000 m; climb to 4,000 m in 10 minutes; endurance 2 hours
Armament: one 7.7-mm Vickers machine gun
Caudron C.20
Little is known about the Caudron C.20. At least one source states it was a single-seat army cooperation/light bomber aircraft. Power was supplied by a single 180-hp Gnome Monosoupape engine. The first flight is believed to have been in November 1917. However, this is also when the Caudron O2 fighter first flew; it is possible that the C.20 was an incorrect designation applied to the O2 or that it was a variant of the O2 intended for army cooperation duties.
Single-Seat Army Cooperation/Light Bomber Aircraft with 180-hp Gnome Monosoupape
Wing area 17 sq. m
Empty weight 813 kg
Описание:
- J.Davilla, A.Soltan French Aircraft of the First World War (Flying Machines)
- W.Green, G.Swanborough The Complete Book of Fighters
Фотографии
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J.Davilla, A.Soltan - French Aircraft of the First World War /Flying Machines/
Caudron Type O2. A Caudron C.23 is in the background.
Другие самолёты на фотографии: Caudron C.21 / C.22 / C.23 - Франция - 1917
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J.Davilla, A.Soltan - French Aircraft of the First World War /Flying Machines/
Caudron Type O2. Serial N40. Pending the availability of the 150-hp Gnome Monosoupape, the prototype was fitted with a 120-hp Le Rhone 9Jb rotary engine.
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W.Green, G.Swanborough - The Complete Book of Fighters
Designed for the high-altitude fighter role, the Caudron Type O only achieved prototype status.