Caudron G3

Image from Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

The Caudron G3 was in French army service when the First World War began. Already in mass production, it was adopted by the Allies and was license-built in England and Italy. A unique wing design made it one of the most controllable wing-warping aeroplanes and extremely easy to fly.  It had a Gnome & Le Rhone Rotaries engine developing 80HP giving it a top speed of 65mph.  It had a wingspan of just under 44’ and a gross weight of 1600lbs (730kgs).

This aircraft was used by the RFC alongside the Farmans in 1915, and had a similar role.