Despite the prohibition on building military aircraft, German aviation firms continued to develop and produce aircraft for military needs. Tests of such aircraft were often conducted under the guise of civilian planes or in neutral countries, most frequently Denmark and Sweden.
The Caspar C.29 Reconnaissance Seaplane
One such aircraft was the C.29 reconnaissance seaplane, developed by the Caspar Werke AG firm in 1926. This aircraft was a two-seat biplane, equipped with a 380 hp Hispano-Suiza 12 Jb engine. Although no armament was installed, it was planned to include one forward and one rear (on a movable turret) 7.92mm machine gun.
Danish Construction and Brief History
The C.29 was built at the factory of the Danish firm Dansk Aero, which facilitated its covert development. However, its career was tragically short: it was lost in an accident after its very first flights.
Despite the prohibition on building military aircraft, German aviation firms continued to develop and produce aircraft for military needs. Tests of such aircraft were often conducted under the guise of civilian planes or in neutral countries, most frequently Denmark and Sweden.
Technical Specifications
| Modification | C.2 9 |
| Wingspan, m | 13.00 |
| Length, m | 9.98 |
| Height, m | 4.18 |
| Wing area, m2 | 47.44 |
| Empty weight | 1310 |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2000 |
| Engine type | 1 Piston engine Hispano-Suiza 12 Jb |
| Power, hp | 1 x 380 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 200 |
| Cruising speed, km/h | 175 |
| Practical range, km | 700 |
| Rate of climb, m/min | 250 |
| Crew | 2 |
Image gallery of the Caspar C.29 Reconnaissance Seaplane
