Caudron C.480 Frégate

The Caudron C.480 Frégate was a French three-seat touring monoplane designed by Maurice Devlieger and built by Société des avions Caudron.[1]

C.480 Frégate
Role Touring cabin monoplane
National origin France
Manufacturer Caudron
Designer Maurice Devlieger
First flight 1935
Primary user French Air Force
Number built 27
Developed from Caudron C.280

Development

Based on the earlier Caudron C.280 the Frégate was a high-wing braced monoplane with an enclosed cabin for the pilot with two side-by-seats behind for passengers.[1] Powered by a front-mounted 140 hp (104 kW) Renault 4Pei inline piston engine it had a tailwheel landing gear.[1] The company built 27 Frégates, in 1939, 20 were requisitioned into service with the French Air Force for liaison work.[1]

Operators
 France

Specifications

Data from [1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 2
  • Length: 8.18 m (26 ft 10 in)
  • Wingspan: 11.90 m (39 ft 1 in)
  • Height: 2.12 m (6 ft 11 in)
  • Wing area: 20.00 m2 (215.3 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 600 kg (1,323 lb) equipped
  • Max takeoff weight: 1,050 kg (2,315 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Renault 4Pei inline piston engine, 100 kW (140 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 210 km/h (130 mph, 110 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 185 km/h (115 mph, 100 kn)
  • Range: 850 km (530 mi, 460 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 4,500 m (14,800 ft)

See also

Related lists

References
Notes
  1. Orbis 1985, p. 1080
Bibliography
  • The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
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