Mudry CAP.10 B

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Auguste Mudry established Avions Mudry et Cie in Bern in 1958. The company’s first (and most successful) project was the two-seater light aerobatic aircraft, the Mudry CAP.10 B, which could also be used for sports or training purposes.

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Innovative Design and Features

This aircraft was a cantilever low-wing monoplane featuring a wooden frame and a mixed plywood-and-fabric skin. The production variant was equipped with a four-cylinder Avco Lycoming AEIO-360-B2F piston engine.

Operational History and Production

The CAP.10 prototype first took to the air in August 1968 (the CAP.10 B aircraft differed with a redesigned tail). By early 1992, a total of 260 machines had been built. Almost half of them were intended for military customers.

Technical Specifications

Modification	CAP 10
Wingspan, m	8.06
Length, m	7.16
Height, m	2.55
Wing area, m2	10.85
Empty weight	550
Normal takeoff weight	760
Maximum takeoff weight	830
Fuel capacity, l	108
Engine type	1 Piston engine Textron Lycoming AEIO-360-B2F
Power, hp	1 x 180
Maximum speed at altitude, km/h	340
Maximum speed at sea level, km/h	270
Cruising speed, km/h	250
Practical range, km	1000
Maximum rate of climb, m/min	480
Practical ceiling, m	5000
Max. operational G-load	6
Crew, crew members	2

Image and diagram gallery of the Mudry CAP.10 B

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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.