Caproni Ca.122
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The Caproni Ca.122 was a prototype bomber and military transport aircraft built in Italy in the mid-1930s. It was a conventional low-wing monoplane with fixed undercarriage. Power was provided by twin Gnome-Rhône 14K radial engines. No production ensued for either this or the 28-seat airliner version designated Ca.123.
| Ca.122 | |
|---|---|
| Caproni Ca.123 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Bomber and military transport |
| Manufacturer | Caproni |
| Status | Prototypes only |
Specifications (Ca.123)
General characteristics
- Crew: three: pilot, co-pilot, and radio operator
- Capacity: 28 passengers
- Length: 18.19 m (59 ft 8 in)
- Wingspan: 27.87 m (91 ft 5 in)
- Height: 6.00 m (19 ft 8 in)
- Wing area: 91.6 m2 (986 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 5,300 kg (11,686 lb)
- Gross weight: 8,800 kg (19,404 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × Gnome-Rhône 14K , 650 kW (870 hp) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 340 km/h (211 mph, 183 kn)
- Range: 1,500 km (932 mi, 810 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 7,530 m (27,400 ft)
- Rate of climb: 0.10 m/s (13 ft/min)
References
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- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 234.
- Thompson, Jack (1963). Italian civil and military aircraft 1930–1945. Fallbrook: Aero Publishers. p. 86.
