Ca.38

Attempting to improve the flight characteristics of the Ca.37 bomber, Aeronautica Caproni developed a new light, high-speed bomber, designated Ca.38. Like its predecessor, it was equipped with a 250 hp Lancia engine.

Aerodynamic Refinements and Performance

The main difference lay in the more aerodynamically refined forms of the fuselage and cockpit. Despite this, the speed increase proved insignificant, reaching only 5 km/h more than the Ca.37.

Post-War Utilization

The aircraft did not enter series production, but it successfully survived World War I. Afterward, it was utilized as a trainer at the flight school located at the Vizzola Ticino workshops.

Technical Specifications

Modification	Ca.3 8
Wingspan, m	11.30
Length, m	11.20
Wing area, m2	65.00
Empty weight	1300
Normal takeoff weight	1800
Engine type	1 Piston engine Lancia
Power, hp	1 x 250
Maximum speed, km/h	170
Cruising speed, km/h	135
Crew	2
Armament	Forward 7.7-mm machine gun, light bombs

Image gallery of the Ca.38