CANT 37
| Industry | Aircraft manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1920s or earlier (exact date not provided) |
| Headquarters | Italy |
The CANT 37 was a reconnaissance flying boat developed in Italy during the early 1930s by the manufacturer CANT.
Design and development
The CANT 37 featured a traditional central hull seaplane design, configured as a single-engine biplane with a pusher propeller arrangement and accommodating only one crew member. Its hull included a stepped keel with a redan, and housed three open compartments: a forward section equipped with a defensive position, a central open cockpit shielded by a windshield, and a rear compartment also designated for defense. The tail assembly concluded with a cruciform vertical stabilizer mounted on one side, complemented by braced horizontal stabilizers.
The wing setup was that of a biplane sesquiplane, with the larger upper wing mounted high in parasol style and significantly exceeding the lower wing in size. The lower wing exhibited a marked positive dihedral angle and incorporated the floats beneath its structure. Additionally, it supported balancing surfaces and two mounts for light bombs. Both wings were connected on each side by two pairs of "N"-shaped struts arranged in a "Warren" truss pattern, while diagonal struts linked the upper wing to the upper section of the fuselage.[1]
Specifications
References
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