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1932
1932 - 0707.PDF
FLIGHT, JULY 15, 1932 rtlP <^PMTNSPC?PC CAPRONI 101 "NORD-AFRICA" /lgr THREE-ENGINED monoplane has been produced C~"5\H| recently by the Caproni Company for use on the y^/ ill Lybian colonial air lines operated by the com pany " Nord-Africa Aviazione S.A.," which has its base at Bengasi. The machine in question belongs to the Caproni 101 class, but differs from the standard type in the power plant and other minor modifications arising from the special requirements of the Lybian service. The operation of an air service in a country like the Lybian Desert naturally calls for certain requirements in the design of the machine. For instance, there is the problem of forced landings in the desert, where suitable ground is not always available and help would be difficult to obtain—either for repairs or aid for the crew in the event of a crash. Ample reserve of power has, therefore, been provided to meet this, the machine being equipped with three engines, and is capable of flying with either the central engine only in action or the two wing engines. In the event of a forced landing, however, the " Nord- Africa " has been provided with an extra wide-track under carriage. Another item to be considered is that of sand storms, and here it is essential that the machine should be capable of climbing rapidly to higher altitudes in order to escape them. Finally, the transport of passengers in this part of the world calls for a special arrangement of the cabin, inasmuch The pilots' cockpit of the Caproni 101 " Nord-Africa.'' The engine control levers and brake lever are seen between the seats. SPAN 61-7" LENGTH . 44- 4" WING AREA... . ._ 5918 SQ FT 101 TYPE NORD-AFRICA ONE 400 HP BRISTOL JUPITER TWO 2IO HP ARMSTRONG SlDDELEY "LYNX" 659 F
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