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The Caspar U.1 (sometimes knows as the Caspar-Heinkel U.1) was a 1920s German patrol seaplane designed by Ernst Heinkel and built by Caspar-Werke. The U.1 was designed to fit into a cylindrical container to allow it to be carried then launched from a submarine.

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Caspar U-1 , which would inspire further developments in both the USA and Japan (of which more later).2

Made by Caspar-Werke.

Of the Caspar U 1 - designed by Ernst Heinkel, two examples were acquired by the U.S.Navy under serials A6434 and A6435.3
The Caspar U.1 (sometimes knows as the Caspar-Heinkel U.1) was a 1920s German patrol seaplane designed by Ernst Heinkel and built by Caspar-Werke.4
Wing Area Sqm
14
Designer
Ernst Heinkel
Eng 1 Type
radial piston engine
Lists
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More Performance
360.0
Crew
1
Empty Weight Kg
360
Span M
7
Primary user
Reichsmarine
Max Takeoff Weight Kg
510
Manufacturer
Caspar-Werke
First Flight
1922
Eng 1 Name
Siemens
Max Speed Kmh
150
National Origin
Germany
Height M
2
Prime Units
met
Eng 1 Hp
55
Eng 1 Number
1
Length M
6
Category
German military reconnaissance aircraft 1920-1929
Seaplanes and flying boats

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