Development of the Ca.103
The Caproni Ca.103 represented the culmination of the Caproni Ca.73 series, emerging as a twin-engine bomber. This aircraft was not an entirely new creation but a direct evolution of the Ca.73, incorporating various aerodynamic improvements.
Technical Specifications
Equipped with a powerful propulsion system consisting of two Fiat A.24 engines, each delivering 750 horsepower, the Ca.103 exhibited flight characteristics that were, at the time, among the best within the Ca.73 family itself.
The End of an Era
Despite these notable capabilities, its overall performance was overshadowed by the emergence of more advanced designs. Parallel to its development, Caproni was working on more modern monoplane bombers, the Ca.101 and Ca.102, whose superiority was evident. This disparity in performance was the decisive factor in stopping any further modernization plans for the Ca.73, marking the end of its evolutionary line.
Technical Specifications
| Modification | Ca. 103 |
| Wingspan, m | 25.00 |
| Length, m | 15.10 |
| Height, m | 5.60 |
| Wing area, m2 | 143.00 |
| Normal takeoff weight, kg | 6200 |
| Engine type | 2 Piston engines Fiat A.24 |
| Power, hp | 2 x 750 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 205 |
| Cruising speed, km/h | 180 |
| Crew | 4 |
| Armament | three 7.7-mm machine guns, bomb load – up to 1000 kg |
Image gallery of the Caproni Ca.103
