Caproni Ca.316
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1908 |
| Founder | Giovanni Battista Caproni |
| Headquarters | Italy |
The Caproni Ca.316 was an Italian reconnaissance seaplane developed during World War II, specifically designed for catapult deployment from the capital vessels of the Italian Navy. This aircraft belonged to the extensive series of Caproni models originating from the 1935 Ca.306 airliner prototype, with its design more directly evolving from the Ca.310 Idro floatplane variant.
Modifications to the standard Ca.310 included the addition of substantial pontoons mounted beneath the engine nacelles on aerodynamically shaped supports, along with a redesigned nose featuring expanded glazed panels on its underside.
A total of 14 units were manufactured and, in 1942, were allocated to the 3a Squadriglia of the Scuola Osservazione Marittima.