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Caproni Ca.3

Le Caproni Ca.3 était un avion de bombardement biplan géant à trois moteurs utilisé pendant la Première Guerre mondiale.

Italy Introduit 1916 CaproniRôle: Bombardier stratégique

Spécifications

Envergure
74.6 feet
Vitesse maximale
85 mph
Équipage
4
Charge de bombes
Up to 1,760 pounds of bombs
Moteurs
3 inline piston engines
The Caproni Ca.3 of Italy

Histoire

Pendant la Première Guerre mondiale, l'Italie fut l'un des premiers pays à réaliser que de gros avions pouvaient bombarder des cibles ennemies loin derrière les lignes de front. L'ingénieur Gianni Caproni a conçu ce grand biplan à trois moteurs pour transporter de lourdes charges.

Le Ca.3 possédait deux moteurs tirant l'avion vers l'avant et un à l'arrière pour le pousser. Les pilotes italiens effectuaient des raids de bombardement dangereux au-dessus des Alpes enneigées contre les bases et les lignes de chemin de fer austro-hongroises.

Il était considéré comme l'un des bombardiers lourds alliés les plus réussis de la Grande Guerre et était également piloté par des aviateurs français et américains.

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Médailles et décorations de combat

Allied Victory Medal, Campaign medal, Italy medal
Campaign medal

Allied Victory Medal

1920

This medal commemorated the joint victory of the Allied nations at the close of World War I.

Bronze Medal of Military Valor, Valor decoration, Italy medal
Valor decoration

Bronze Medal of Military Valor

1833

This award recognizes brave military personnel who perform courageous acts of gallantry against enemy forces.

Commemorative Medal for the Italo-Austrian War 1915-1918, Campaign medal, Italy medal
Campaign medal

Commemorative Medal for the Italo-Austrian War 1915-1918

1920

This service medal recognized Italian troops who fought against the Austro-Hungarian Empire during World War I.

Commemorative Medal of Military Operations in East Africa, Campaign medal, Italy medal
Campaign medal

Commemorative Medal of Military Operations in East Africa

1936

This campaign medal was given to troops and personnel deployed during Italy's military invasion of Ethiopia.

Gold Medal of Military Valor, Valor decoration, Italy medal
Valor decoration

Gold Medal of Military Valor

1833

This award is Italy's highest military decoration given for supreme acts of bravery in the face of enemy danger.

Military Order of Italy, Distinguished service decoration, Italy medal
Distinguished service decoration

Military Order of Italy

1815

This prestigious military order honors superior command, brilliant leadership, and exceptional expertise during wartime operations.

Order of Vittorio Veneto, Merit decoration, Italy medal
Merit decoration

Order of Vittorio Veneto

1968

This national honor expressed Italy's profound gratitude to the surviving frontline veterans of the First World War.

Silver Medal of Military Valor, Valor decoration, Italy medal
Valor decoration

Silver Medal of Military Valor

1833

This medal honors remarkable acts of courage and daring leadership while under direct enemy fire.

War Cross of Military Valor, Valor decoration, Italy medal
Valor decoration

War Cross of Military Valor

1922

This bronze cross is presented to troops who show courage and dedication in wartime combat conditions.

War Merit Cross, Merit decoration, Italy medal
Merit decoration

War Merit Cross

1918

This bronze cross honors honorable service during extended frontline combat or sustaining battle wounds against enemies.

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