Caproni Ca.127

Caproni

Industry	Aerospace
Founded	1908
Headquarters	Italy

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The Caproni Ca.127 was a reconnaissance monoplane powered by a single engine, developed by Caproni during the mid-1930s.

Design

Conceived as a long-range reconnaissance aircraft, the Ca.127 featured a metal airframe with a fuselage constructed from welded steel tubes forming a rectangular cross-section, which was then covered with fabric. The empennage consisted of single-cell structures made from steel tubing and enveloped in painted fabric. Both the vertical stabilizer and fixed horizontal surfaces could be adjusted during flight. The wings were partially cantilevered and each was supported by a metal strut connected to a junction point on the fuselage. These wings employed a light-alloy monospar framework and were fabric-covered.

The landing gear incorporated a dual-axle design, with shock absorbers attached to the wing’s side member at the location of the reinforcing strut. The wheels were fitted with aerodynamic fairings and utilized medium-pressure tires equipped with expanding brakes. At the rear, the tail skid was sprung and included a swiveling wheel.

The cockpit accommodated two crew members seated side-by-side, both having access to flight controls. The glazed canopy extended rearward to meet the wing’s central section. Onboard equipment included a telegraphic transceiver, photographic camera, and a forward-firing machine gun.

Following evaluation through flight testing, the Ca.127 was deemed unsuitable for its reconnaissance role and consequently was not put into production.