History
The Caudron G.IV was a development of the single engined Caudron G.III. This aircraft, a reliable scout had as he disadvantage that no weapons could be carried. The first flight of the Caudron G.IV was in March 1915.
The wingspan had been enlarged, four rudders and two engines were added, so an armed gunner/observer and a bomb load of 100 kg could be carried.
The aircraft was used as scout and bomber and could penetrate the German. Later, when improved German fighters entered service, the Caudron G.IV was used for nightly operations.
The Caudron G.IV was used by Belgium, France, Finland, England and the US.
A total of 1358 examples were built in France plus an additional 51 examples by A.E.R., Italy and 12 examples by the British Caudron factory.
Versions.
Three versions were built:
- Caudron A2:
- a scout, equipped with radio;
- Caudron B2:
- a bomber, could carry 100 kg bombs;
- Caudron E2:
- a trainer with double steering.
The Caudron G.IVB was an armoured version.
| Dimensions: | |||
| Length: | 7,19 m | Wingspan: | 16,85 m |
| Height: | 2,55 m | Wing area: | - m2 |
| Weights: | |||
| Empty weight: | 733 kg | Max. start weight: | 1232 kg |
| Performances: | |||
| Max. speed: | 130 km/hr | Rate of climb: | 15 minutes to 2000 m |
| Range: | 5 hours | Service ceiling: | 4000 m |
| Miscellaneous: | |||
| Engine type: | Two Le Rhône 9C rated 80 hp | ||
| Crew: | Two men | ||
| Armament: | One 7 mm Lewis or Hotchkiss machine gun in the nose. The crew usually also had a carbine or a Chauchat gun. |
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In service with LVA.
In 1915 five examples of this two seat bomber were ordered, but because of the war there were many problems to transport the aircraft to the Netherlands. Because of these problems the aircraft arrived on June 24, 1918.
As they had been stored for
a long period of time, a complete overhaul was necessary.
The Caudron G.IV was completely outdated in 1918 and were mainly just for reconnaissance duties.
In 1925 the Caudron G.IV was withdrawn from use.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
| Serial | Constructionr. | French serial | Date in service | Date out of service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C427 | 24-06-1918 | 01-11-1918 | Collided above Soesterberg with Farman HF-22 HF19. | ||
| C428 | 24-06-1918 | 1925 | |||
| C429 | 24-06-1918 | 1925 | |||
| C430 | 24-06-1918 | 1925 | |||
| C431 | 24-06-1918 | 1925 |
1/72nd Scale
Kits
- Phoenix Models
- Kit Xx: A vacu formed model of a Caudron G.IVA 2
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1/48th Scale
Kits
- AJP Maquettes
- Kit --: Caudron G4
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Decals
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| Scheme | Colour name | FS number | Humbrol | XtraColor | Vallejo Model Color | Vallejo Model Air | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard #1 | Fuselage | White | ~7875 | 34 | 70.951 | ||
| Wooden parts | Varnish | 100 ? | 70.818 | ||||
| Linen parts | Dope | 41 | 70.918 | ||||
Check www.paint4models.com for an extensive conversion table with lots of colour and paint systems.
Literature.
| Nederlandse Militaire Luchtvaart in Beeld.,deel 1. | Hugo Hooftman | pag. 50 | 1977 | Uitgever Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel |
| Squadrons van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht (derde herzien druk) | Willem Helfferich | Pag. 13 | 1994 | Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam |
| Camouflage en Kentekens | J.Greuter e.a. | 1997 | Bonneville – Bergen (NH) | |
| Air Enthusiast no.80, The Historical Aviation Journal: Unexpected Windfalls | Bart van der Klaauw | Pag. 54 - 59 | 1999 | Uitgever Key Publishing, Stamford |
Websites.
Nederlands (nl-NL) 
English (United Kingdom)