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Campini-Caproni N.1

Campini-Caproni C.C.2

The Caproni Campini N.1, also known as the C.C.2, was an experimental jet aircraft built in the 1930s by Italian aircraft manufacturer Caproni. The N.1 first flew in 1940 and was briefly regarded as the first successful jet-powered aircraft in history, before news emerged of the German Heinkel He 178's first flight a year earlier.

General characteristics

Crew: 2
Length: 13.1 m (43 ft 0 in)
Wingspan: 15.85 m (52 ft 0 in)
Height: 4.7 m (15 ft 5 in)
Wing area: 36 m2 (390 sq ft)
Empty weight: 3,640 kg (8,025 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 4,195 kg (9,248 lb)
Powerplant: 1 × Isotta Fraschini L.121 R.C.40 motorjet (670 kW (900 hp) engine-driven three-stage, variable-pitch axial compressor with afterburner)

Performance

Maximum speed: 375 km/h (233 mph; 202 kn)
Service ceiling: 4,000 m (13,000 ft)