Caudron C.27

Design and Powerplant

The Caudron C.27 was an intermediate trainer aircraft developed by Paul Deville. This classic two-strut biplane, without wing stagger, featured a wooden frame with fabric covering. Initially, thrust was provided by an 80 hp (60 kW) Le Rhône 9C engine.

Later, one of the examples was equipped with an Anzani engine of the same power, maintaining the aircraft’s versatility. Its robust and simple design made it an ideal platform for pilot training.

Notable Achievements

The C.27 aircraft was first publicly displayed at Orly airfield in June 1922. Two years later, one of the C.27s won the Zenith Cup competition, demonstrating its performance capabilities.

Furthermore, aviator Adrienne Bolland set a women’s world record in another C.27, solidifying the model’s reputation as a reliable and capable aircraft for its time.

Variants and Production

The success of the C.27 allowed the Caudron firm to release three more modifications of the aircraft. These included the C.125 with a 130 hp (97 kW) Clerget 9B engine, the C.127 with a Le Rhône 9C and minor structural changes, and the C.128 with a 120 hp (89 kW) Salmson 9AC engine and wings of greater span.

Some C.128 aircraft were even produced in a three-seater configuration. In total, more than 20 examples of the various modifications were produced at the Caudron factory. Besides France, the C.27 was also produced under license in Turkey, where 39 aircraft were built for the Turkish Air Force between 1925 and 1927.

Technical Specifications

Modification	C.127
Wingspan, m	12.00
Length, m	8.30
Height, m	2.83
Wing area, m2	34.80
Empty weight	510
Maximum takeoff weight	794
Engine type	1 Piston engine Le Rhône 9C
Power, hp	1 x 80
Maximum speed, km/h	132
Cruising speed, km/h	105
Service ceiling, m	4000
Crew, crew members	2

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