The Caproni Ca.3 was a dual fuselage, 3 engine, heavy bomber. There was a forward facing engine in each fuselage and a third pusher engine in the central nacelle. The strong airframe and powerful engines made the Caproni an effective bomber, capable of carrying up 1,760 lbs. of bombs.
The plane carried a crew of 4, with a nose gunner, two pilots, and a rear gunner, protected by a cage, standing on a platform above the rear engine. About 300 Ca.3s were built and were used throughout the war.
This plane carries markings typical of the Italian Air Force bomber squadrons.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
| First Year of Service | 1916 |
| Wing Span | 74.5 ft | 22.74 m |
| Length | 36.25 ft | 11.05 m |
| Height | 12.1 ft | 3.7 m |
| Weight | 8360 lbs | 3800 kg |
| Engine | 3 Isotta-Fraschini, 6 cylinder inline, liquid cooled engines, 150hp |
| Top Speed | 86 mph | 137 km/h |
| Range | 374 miles | 599 km |
| Armament | 2-4 machine guns, 1760 lb (800 kg) of bombs |
| Crew | 4 |