Caudron C.61

The Caudron C.61 was a French three-engined civil transport biplane aircraft built by the French aeroplane manufacturer Caudron. It was constructed of wood and covered in fabric.

Development

The prototype C.61 (F-ESAE) had a freight hold and cabin for six passengers. The conventional landing gear also included a wheel beneath the nose to prevent nose-overs on landing. For the production C.61s the cabin size was increased to accommodate eight passengers.

Operational history

In 1923, six C.61s were bought by Compagnie Franco-Roumaine de Navigation AÃÂ©rienne (CFRNA) to run between Bucharest and Belgrade.

Variants

C.61: Initial production variant.

C.61bis: In 1924 many C.61s were modified to take Salmson CM.9 radial engines outboard, increasing the maximum loaded weight to .

C.81:1923 trimotor airliner

C.83:1924 Unbuilt trimotor project

C.183:1923 trimotor airliner

Operators

Compagnie Franco-Roumaine de Navigation AÃÂ©rienne/Compagnie Internationale de Navigation AÃÂ©rienne

Specifications (C.61)

Accidents

after 1923 (date unknown) - C.61 was lost when it came down at sea