C.800 Epervier

Origins and Design

The C.800 Epervier was a sports glider built by the French company Caudron. Its design was completed in 1941, and its maiden flight took place a year later, in 1942. However, the glider truly gained momentum and widespread use only after the Second World War.

Production and Legacy

More than 300 units of the glider were produced by the Fouga company at their Aire sur l’Adour (Landes) factory. For two decades, the C.800 Epervier remained the primary training and sports glider in France. Its remarkable longevity saw the last unit in use at a flight school as late as 1992.

Technical Specifications

Modification	C-800
Wingspan, m	16.00
Length, m	8.35
Height, m	1.80
Empty weight	260
Maximum weight	440
Maximum speed, km/h	105
Max. aerodynamic quality	22
Service ceiling, m	5300
Crew	2

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