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Caudron G.IV

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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.

 

Technical information
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.

 


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The Caudron G.IV was completely outdated in 1918 and were mainly just for reconnaissance duties.
In 1925 the Caudron G.IV was withdrawn from use.

Wrak van Caudron G.IV reg. C427. Neergestort na botsing met Farman HF19. Bemanning omgekomen: elt.vl. J.P. van Oosten, elt.wnr. B. van Doorn. Met oranje bol.
Wreckage of Caudron G.IV, serial C427, which crashed after colliding with Farman HF19, both crew members were killed.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Caudron G.IV reg. C427. Zijaanzicht rechts.
Side view of Caudron G.IV, serial C427.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Vooraanzicht Caudron G.IV reg. C427.
Caudron G.IV serial C427.
[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

Modelling add-on

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Decals

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1/48th Scale

Kits

  • AJP Maquettes
    • Kit --: Caudron G4

Modelling add-on

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Decals

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    • Kit --: --

 


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.

Caudron G.IV.
Caudron G.IV..

 


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

 

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