Caudron C.17A2

In 1927, the Caudron company built the C.17A2 reconnaissance aircraft. This machine, based on the Descamps-Brunet DB-16 scout, was a two-seater, single-strut sesquiplane, equipped with a 450 hp twelve-cylinder W-shaped Lorraine 12E Courlis engine.

Development and Design

The prototype aircraft (F-AIJV) was demonstrated on October 18, 1927. Following successful trials, six production machines were ordered for the French army aviation.

Operational Service and Armament

The serial C.17A2s were fitted with twin machine guns on a flexible mount in the rear cockpit as defensive armament.

Technical Specifications

Modification	C.17
Upper wingspan, m	14.50
Lower wingspan, m	7.50
Length, m	9.35
Height, m	3.35
Wing area, m2	42.00
Empty weight	1238
Maximum takeoff weight	2046
Engine type	1 Piston engine Lorraine 12E Courlis
Power, hp	1 x 450
Maximum speed, km/h	222
Cruising speed, km/h	197
Service ceiling, m	5900
Crew	2

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