Caudron C.430 Rafale
Civilian
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The Caudron C.430 Rafale of 1934 represented a major leap in performance and capability. This two-seat touring aircraft achieved an impressive 305 km/h—remarkable for the era—and boasted a 1,000-kilometer range. At 7.1 meters long with a 7.7-meter span, it exemplified the high-performance sport aircraft trend of the mid-1930s.
Specifications
- Role
- Two seat touring aircraft
- Origin
- France
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1934
- Length
- 7.1 m
- Wingspan
- 7.7 m
- Max speed
- 305 km/h
- Range
- 1,000 km