C.800 Epervier
Origins and Design
The C.800 Epervier was a sports glider built by the French company Caudron. Its design was completed in 1941, and its maiden flight took place a year later, in 1942. However, the glider truly gained momentum and widespread use only after the Second World War.
Production and Legacy
More than 300 units of the glider were produced by the Fouga company at their Aire sur l’Adour (Landes) factory. For two decades, the C.800 Epervier remained the primary training and sports glider in France. Its remarkable longevity saw the last unit in use at a flight school as late as 1992.
Technical Specifications
| Modification | C-800 |
| Wingspan, m | 16.00 |
| Length, m | 8.35 |
| Height, m | 1.80 |
| Empty weight | 260 |
| Maximum weight | 440 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 105 |
| Max. aerodynamic quality | 22 |
| Service ceiling, m | 5300 |
| Crew | 2 |
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