Caudron Type G

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Caudron Type G
RoleTrainer aircraft
Manufacturer Caudron
First flight1913
Primary user Aéronautique Militaire
Number built1
Variants Caudron G.2

The Caudron Type G was a single-engined French biplane built by Caudron, prior to World War I. Developments of the Caudron G saw widespread service in France, Russia and Great Britain.

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References

  1. Parmentier, Bruno (29 January 2005). "Caudron G". Aviafrance (in French). paris. Retrieved 29 January 2019.

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