J.Davilla, A.Soltan French Aircraft of the First World War (Flying Machines)

Audenis E.P.2 and C2

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  Later in 1916 Audenis designed, built, and tested another aircraft. It was intended to meet the C2 category and was a two-seat biplane with equal-span wings. The lower wing was set well below the fuselage by a series of struts. There was a single bay of I-shaped interplane struts. The engine was probably a 130-hp Clerget. The aeroplane appears to have had a single synchronized machine gun fired by the pilot, while the observer had a ring mount. The rear fuselage was sharply tapered. The maximum speed was 180 km/h. The type was not accepted by the Aviation Militaire and Audenis returned to his regular duties with MF 1 (now AR 1). He subsequently helped design the B.A.J. C2 fighter of 1918.


Audenis C2 Two-Seat Fighter
   Maximum speed: 180 km/h
   One built