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Caudron C.280 Phalène
Light Utility · Interwar (1919–1938)
The Caudron C.280 Phalène ("Moth") was a civil utility aircraft built in France during the 1930s. It was a high-wing braced monoplane of conventional configuration with fixed tailskid undercarriage. The pilot and two-three passengers were accommodated within an enclosed cabin. The structure was wooden throughout, with the forward fuselage skinned with plywood, and the rest of the aircraft fabric-covered.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Light Utility
- Domain
- Civil
- Era
- Interwar (1919–1938)
- Engine
- Renault 4Pdi
- Thrust / Power
- 150 hp (108 kW)
- Length (ft)
- 27
- Wingspan (ft)
- 38
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 1300
- MTOW (lb)
- 2094
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 14750
- Range (mi)
- 528
- Max Speed (mph)
- 115