Caproni Ca.4

Bomber, trimotor triplane with twin booms and a central fuselage.

It was patented in 1915. It was an enormous triplane that sacrificed everything for a huge warload. 

The prototype was fitted with three 200 hp Isotta-Fraschini V5 engines.

The Ca.4 were issued to the 181st and 182nd squadrons, both based at Ghedi (BS).

Technical Data:

  • Length: 13.10 m;
  • Height: 6.30 m;
  • Wing area: 203 sq m;
  • Wingspan: 29.90 m;
  • Unladen weight: 4,390 kg; 
  • Maximum Take-Off Weight: 6,890 kg;
  • Maximum speed: 134 km/h;
  • Maximum battery life: 6 hours and 30 minutes.

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