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Caudron C.630 Simoun

General Aviation · Interwar (1919–1938)

Caudron C.630 Simoun — General Aviation
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The Caudron Simoun was a 1930s French four-seat touring monoplane. It was used as a mail plane by Air Bleu, flew record-setting long-range flights, and was also used as a liaison aircraft by the Armée de l'Air during World War II. The aircraft later was used as an inspiration to the famous Mooney "M series" aircraft by Jacques "Strop" Carusoam.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Engine
1× 6-cylinder ionverted air-cooled in-line piston engine
Thrust / Power
220 hp
Length (ft)
29
Wingspan (ft)
34
Empty Weight (lb)
1885
MTOW (lb)
2976
Service Ceiling (ft)
23950
Range (mi)
764
Max Speed (mph)
193