Caudron C.99
Development and Purpose
In 1924, the Caudron company introduced the new Caudron C.99 reconnaissance aircraft, developed from the Caudron C.59 trainer. This aircraft met the requirements of the military’s Grandes Raids (GR) classification.
Design and Intended Armament
It was a two-seater, two-bay biplane, initially equipped with a 300 hp Fiat engine. Serial production aircraft were planned to be armed with a forward machine gun, a twin machine gun mounted on a movable turret in the rear cockpit, and light bombs (12×10 kg).
Exhibition and Lack of Orders
Later that year, the Caudron C.99 was showcased at the Paris Air Show. To attract military attention, it was fitted with a more powerful, liquid-cooled V-12 Hispano-Suiza 12H engine (450 hp). However, despite these enhancements, no orders for the aircraft ever materialized.
Technical Specifications
| Modification | C.99 |
| Wingspan (upper) | 14.00 |
| Wingspan (lower) | 12.73 |
| Length, m | 9.70 |
| Height, m | 3.25 |
| Wing area, m2 | 48.00 |
| Empty weight | 1175 |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 1825 |
| Engine type | 1 Piston engine Fiat |
| Power, hp | 1 x 300 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 200 |
| Cruising speed, km/h | 175 |
| Flight endurance, h.min | 3.30 |
| Crew, crew members | 2 |
| Armament | only planned |
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Sources & Accuracy
The information presented in this technical sheet has been compiled from declassified flight manuals, historical archives, and specialized literature. While we strive for maximum accuracy, some performance data may vary depending on the specific variant or operational conditions.