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Caudron C.270 Luciole

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Caudron C.270 Luciole

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Named 'Luciole' (Firefly), the Caudron C.270 of 1931 was a compact French sports plane optimized for economical, long-range flying. Its 9.9-meter wingspan, 7.7-meter length, and 158 km/h cruise made it a capable recreational platform with its 500-kilometer range supporting weekend and longer touring flights.

Specifications

Role
Sports plane
Engines
1
First flight
1931
Length
7.7 m
Wingspan
9.9 m
Max speed
158 km/h
Range
500 km