The Ca 134 two-seat reconnaissance biplane of 1936 was a
conventional design in most respects, although the biplane tail with endplate fins
and rudders was an unusual feature on a comparatively modern single-engined
type. The configuration was adopted to provide the observer/gunner with a largely
unobstructed rear field of fire. In addition to the dorsal gun position, the
observer was provided with large rectangular windows on the fuselage sides. The
pilot had a single forward-firing fixed gun.
Powered by a 900 h.p. Isotta-Fraschini Asso XI R.CAO
twelve-cylinder vee engine, the Ca 134 was 01 welded steel construction, with
fabric-covered wings, rear fuselage, and tall surfaces; only the forward
fuselage and landing gear fairings were sheet metal. The radiator was mounted
beneath the fuselage between the landing gear. The narrow-chord untapered wings
spanned 31 ft. 2 in.; length and height were respectively 31 ft. and 10 ft. 6
in. Performance included maximum and cruising speeds of 242 m.p.h. and 218
m.p.h., a landing speed of 56 m.p.h., and a ceiling of 26,240 It.
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