Caudron G.6
| Caudron G.6 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Reconnaissance/Bomber |
| Manufacturer | Caudron |
| Designer | Deville[1] |
| First flight | June 1916[2] |
| Introduction | 2H 1916 to 1917[1] |
| Primary user |  France
|
| Number built | 512[2][1][note 1] |
| Wingspan | 17.2 m (56 ft 5 in)[1]-17.2 m (56 ft 6 in) [3] |
| Engine | 2×120hp Le Rhône rotaries |
| Armament | 1-2×flexible front Lewis MG and 1-2×flexible rear Lewis MG 91 kg (200 lb) of bombs[3] |
| Crew | 3 |
| Max Speed | 145 km/h (90 mph)[4] to 151 km/h (94 mph)[3] to 163 km/h (101 mph)[1][note 2] |
| Climb | 2,000 m (6,560 ft) in 7:30 [4] 3,000 m (9,800 ft) in 13:40[3] 4,000 m (13,100 ft) in 24:55[3] |
| Ceiling | 4,400 m (14,400 ft)[4] to 4,700 m (15,500 ft)[3] |
| Range | 275 km (170 mi)[4] |
| Endurance | 2:00[3] - 3:00 [4][1] |
The Caudron G.6 came into Aviation Militaire service in the latter half of 1916, and it served with at least 38 escadrilles until replaced with better planes in late 1917 and early 1918. The earlier twin-boom Caudrons had suffered because it was difficult to protect the rear sector, and this three-man aeroplane offered good protection both fore and aft. 512 Caudron G.6's were built, with 302 on hand in August 1917.
For more information, see Wikipedia:Caudron G.6.
Timeline[2] [note 3]
Game Data
Wings of Glory
| Version | Availability | Maneuver | Damage | Dmg Points | Max Alt. | Climb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| single Lewis | 16Q1-18Q3 | Y | B/B | 16 | 11 | 4 |
| twin Lewis | Y | A/A | 16 | 11 | 4 |
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References
- Notes
- ↑ Note: there is a working school of thought that the G.6 was an A2 machine and all of the three-seat photographs attributed to the G.6 were actually G.5's, making all the two-seat "G.6 prototype" photos the only true pictures of G.6's.
- ↑ Speed dropped to 140 km/h (90 mph) at 2,000 m (6,560 ft) and 137 km/h (85 mph) at 4,000 m (13,120 ft).[1]
- ↑ Numbers are approximate, based off escadrille counts.
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Dr. James J. Davilla and Arthur M. Soltan. French Aircraft of the First World War. Flying Machines Press, 1997. ISBN 0-9637110-4-0.
- Vital Ferry. French Aviation During the First World War. Paris: Histoire and Collections, 2014. ISBN 978-2-35250-370-5
- W.M. Lamberton and E.F. Cheesman, Reconnaissance & Bomber Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War. Great Britain: Harleyford Publications Ltd., 1962. ISBN 9780900435027