César Tandem Biplane
Explore the César Tandem Biplane, an innovative early 20th-century French aircraft. Learn about its experiments, unique design, and Prini-Berthaud engine.
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Caudron G.VI
Caudron G.VI: French light bomber developed after Gaston Caudron’s death. Adopted 1916, 512 built, rapid obsolescence. A key WWI aviation milestone.
CAO.200
Discover the CAO.200, France’s WWII fighter that faced stiff competition. Developed by SNCAO, this prototype saw limited action before its unique fate.
Caudron K
The Caudron K, a 1913 biplane seaplane, excelled in competition before an incident. Its KM variant served with the French Navy.
Caudron R.5
Explore the Caudron R.5, a French WWI bomber designed to overcome the limitations of its predecessor, the R.4, with enhanced engines and wings.
CP-20 Pinocchio
Discover Claude Piel’s CP-20 Pinocchio, a 1951 French monoplane design. Powered by a Volkswagen engine, it resembled a scaled-down Spitfire.
CM.88 Gemeaux
Explore the CM.88 Gemeaux, Fouga’s experimental French aircraft, designed as a Turbomeca engine testbed. Discover its variants and flight innovations.
Couzinet 101
Explore the Couzinet 101, René Couzinet’s innovative French light transport aircraft. Discover its design, early flights, unique Spanish service, and later variants.
Couzinet 100
Explore the Couzinet 100, René Couzinet’s early 1930s French tourism aircraft. A unique low-wing design, it faced power issues and remained a single prototype.
Paul Cornu’s Helicopter
Explore the pioneering story of Paul Cornu’s helicopter, the French inventor who made the first manned vertical flight in 1907. A true aviation trailblazer.