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XC-12

Capelis Safety Airplane Company Ltd. · Transport · Interwar (1919–1938)

XC-12 — Transport
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The Capelis XC-12 was a 1933 aircraft design that most notably was used as a prop in the films Five Came Back, The Flying Tigers, The Falcon in Danger, and Immortal Sergeant. The aircraft featured unusual twin horizontal tail structures supported by three vertical tail surfaces. Construction and finishing methods involved using sheet metal screws which ultimately led to the abandoning of the project.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Transport
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Manufacturer
Capelis Safety Airplane Company Ltd.
Service Entry
1933
Produced
1
Engine
2× Radial
Thrust / Power
525 hp each
Length (ft)
42
Wingspan (ft)
55
Empty Weight (lb)
6500
MTOW (lb)
9500
Service Ceiling (ft)
28000
Max Speed (mph)
220