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The prolific Luciole series began in 1930 with the
C.230 and ended with the C.278. These light touring biplanes were used
by French flying clubs in the inter-war years and some were used as
glider tugs. During World War 11 a number were used as liaison aircraft.
A total of 725 of all versions were built and a number remain airworthy
today, including examples of the C.270 (82 built) powered by a
95hp(71kW) Salmson and the C.275. The C.277 was powered by a 120hp
(89kw) Renault 4Pdi.
F-PAPI
c/n 6799
France Photo: Geoffrey P. Jones
2 seat biplane first flown in 1931
Engine: 100hp(75kW) Renault 4PGi
Length: 32’5.5"(9.89m)
Height: 9’0.5"(2.75m)Wingspan: 32’5.5"(9.89m)
No.built: 433 Range: 320miles(515km)
Cruising speed: 90mph(144kmh) Empty weight: 1150lb(522kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 1750lb(794kg)
Another C,275 Luciole is illustrated below.
F-AZCT
c/n 7474
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