Italy's Caproni Ca.313 reconnaissance
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Caproni Ca.313 reconnaissance: |
Design
The Caproni Ca.313 was delayed because of difficulties in getting the Isotta-Fraschini engines ready.1
The engines were inline and thus provided for an improved aerodynamics.1
Prototype
Production
- Caproni Ca.313: 2151
- Production: 1940 - ?1
- Manufacturer: Società Italiana Caproni1
Variants
- Caproni Ca.313:
Usage
After World War II some Ca.313s and Ca.314s were used into the 1950s.1
Specifications
| Caproni Ca.3131 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Reconniassance1 |
| Crew | 31 |
| Engine (Type) | 2: Isotta-Fraschini Delta RC 351 |
| Cylinders | V 121 |
| HP | 700 each1 |
| Cooling | Air1 |
| Propeller blades | |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | 54' 8"1 |
| Length | 39' 9"1 |
| Height | 12' 2"1 |
| Wing area | |
| Weight | |
| Empty | |
| Loaded | 13,020 lb1 |
| Performance | |
| Speed @ 11,500' | 271 mph1 |
| Climb | |
| Service ceiling | 23,950'1 |
| Range | 746 miles1 |
| Armament | 3: 7.7 mm MG1 |
| Bombs | 880 lb1 |
Sources:
- World War II Airplanes Volume 1, Enzo Angelucci, Paolo Matricardi, 1976
