Caudron C 620 Simoun / C.635 Simoun

The prototype C.365 tourer/mailplane made its first public appearance at the1934 Paris Air Show, and about 210 were subsequently built, 70 for the civil market and 140 for the French military.

The first production model, the C.635, seated two pairs in the cabin. Aft of the cabin is a large baggage compartment, and the rear seats can be removed.

C.635

C.635
Engine: Renault 453-01 or 5Q-09, 220 hp
Wingspan: 34 ft 1 in
Length: 28 ft 6 in
Height: 7 ft
Wing area: 172.16 sq.ft
Empty weight: 1760 lb
Loaded weight: 2706 lb
Max speed: 186 mph
Cruise: 168 mph
Service ceiling: 19,680 ft
Range: 560 mi

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