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Caudron G.6

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G.6
Role Reconnaissance aircraft
Manufacturer Caudron
Designer Paul Deville
First flight 1916
Primary user Aviation Militaire
Number built 512

The Caudron G.6 was a French reconnaissance aircraft of World War I. It married the wings and engine layout of the unorthodox Caudron G.4 to an all-new fuselage of conventional design. Over 500 of these aircraft were used by the French military for reconnaissance and artillery-spotting duties in 1917 and 1918.


Operators

 France

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: Two, pilot and observer

Performance

References

  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 240.
  • World Aircraft Information Files. London: Bright Star Publishing. pp. File 891 Sheet 17.