The ACAZ C.2 was a prototype Belgian biplane fighter aircraft. Built entirely of 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 France.

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

Specifications (ACAZ C.2)

General Characteristics

• Crew: two, pilot and observer
• Length: 8.25 m (27 ft)
• Wingspan: 12.5 m (41 ft)
• Height: 3.4 m (11 ft 2 in)
• Wing area: 40.5 m² (436 ft²)
• Empty: 1,260 kg (2,778 lb)
• Loaded: kg ( lb)
• Maximum takeoff: 2,070 kg (4,563 lb)
• Powerplant:1x Hispano Suiza I2 .Ga, 336 kW (450 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
• Range: 875 km (547 miles)
• Service ceiling: 7,500 m (24.606 ft)
• Rate of climb: 171 m/min (562 ft/min)
• Wing loading: kg/m² ( lb/ft²)
• Power/Mass:

Armament

• 1x .303 Vickers machine gun firing through propeller hub
• 2x .303 Lewis machine guns on flexible mount for observer

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