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The SNCAO CAO.700 was a French prototype four-engined bomber of all-metal construction, developed shortly prior to and during the Second World War. Only a single example had been completed and flown when the surrender of France in June 1940 ended development of the aircraft.

CAO.700
Role	Heavy bomber Type of aircraft
National origin	France
Manufacturer	SNCAO
First flight	24 June 1940
Primary user	French Navy
Number built	1

Design and development

In 1937 the French Service Technique de l'Aeronautique (or Air Ministry) launched a specification to develop a four engined strategic bomber.

Operational history

The prototype flew for the first time on 24 June 1940, but further testing was cancelled due to the French surrender to Germany. Power was provided by four Gnome-Rhône 14N radial engines.[1]

Specifications

Data from World War II Airplanes Volume 1[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: 5
• Length: 18.97 m (62 ft 3 in)
• Wingspan: 16.50 m (82 ft 6 in)
• Wing area: 88.15 m² (948.8 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 11,390 kg (25,111 lb)
• Gross weight: 8,196 kg (18,070 lb)
• Powerplant: 2 × Gnome-Rhône 14N-48 fourteen-cylinder air-cooled radial engine, 850 kW (1,140 hp) each LH rotation
• Powerplant: 2 × Gnome-Rhône 14N-49 fourteen-cylinder air-cooled radial engine, 850 kW (1,140 hp) each Rh rotation
• Propellers: 3-bladed variable pitch propellers

Performance

• Maximum speed: 550 km/h (340 mph, 300 kn) at 5,000 m (16,000 ft)
• Cruise speed: 320 km/h (200 mph, 170 kn)

See also

Related development

• SNCAO CAO.600

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

• Boeing B-17
• Focke-Wulf Fw 200
• Handley Page Halifax
• Short Stirling

References

Further reading

• Jackson, Robert (2004). The Encyclopedia of Aircraft. Silverdale Books. ISBN 1-85605-887-5.

External links

• Aviafrance CAO-700

На других языках

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[fr] SNCAO CAO.700

Le SNCAO CAO.700 est un avion militaire de la Seconde Guerre mondiale français. Ce monoplan à aile médiane, de construction entièrement métallique, avait un équipage de cinq hommes. Il effectua son premier vol le 24 juin 1940[1], deux jours après la signature à Rethondes de l’armistice franco-allemand, trop tard pour participer à la bataille de France.

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