ACAZ C.2

The ACAZ C.2 was a prototype Belgian biplane fighter aircraft. Built entirely of Duralumin metal, it was an advanced design at the time of its first flight in 1926, but although evaluated by the Belgian Air Force, no orders were placed.

Of conventional biplane construction, the C.2 did incorporate one unique feature - all four of its wings were identical and interchangeable. The aircraft also included space for cameras, allowing it to be used as a reconnaissance machine.

The C.2 was used in a failed aerial expedition by Edmond Thieffry, who with two companions (Lang and Guersin), attempted to fly it to Belgian Congo, departing Belgium on March 9 1928, but only getting as far as Philippeville (Belgium).

The sole prototype was written off in a crash on January 25 1933.

pecifications (ACAZ C.2)

aircraft specifications
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crew=2, pilot and observer
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length main= 8.25 m
length alt= 27 ft
span main= 12.5 m
span alt= 41 ft
height main= 3.4 m
height alt= 11 ft 2 in
area main= 40.56 m²
area alt= 436.58 ft²
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empty weight main= 1,260 kg
empty weight alt= 2,778 lb
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max takeoff weight main= 2,070 kg
max takeoff weight alt= 4,563 lb
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engine (prop)= Hispano-Suiza I2.Ga piston engine
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number of props=1
power main= 336 kW
power alt= 450 hp
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max speed main= 250 km/h
max speed alt= 155 mph
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range main= 875 km
range alt= 547 mi
ceiling main= 7,500 m
ceiling alt= 24,606 ft
climb rate main= 171 m/min
climb rate alt= 562 ft/min
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* One .303 Vickers machine gun firing through propeller hub
* Two .303 Lewis machine guns on flexible mount for observer
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