CAMS 36

Originally designed as a single-seat biplane flying-boat fighter, the CAMS 36 was modified to compete in the 1922 Schneider Trophy.[1] Originally built with a pusher-propeller this was changed to a tractor arrangement for the 300 hp (224 kW) Hispano-Suiza 8Fd piston engine.[1] Twin vertical wing bracing struts were changed to a single I-type strut.[1] Although the racer proved to be fast in the air, lack of funds prevented the two aircraft from competing.[1]

For the 1923 race one of the aircraft was modified with a larger 360 hp (268 kW) Hispano-Suiza 8Fd piston engine.[1] The I-type struts were changed back to a more conventional arrangement.[1] The new variant was designated the CAM 36bis. On the day of the contest, the 36bis, piloted by Lieutenant Pelletier d'Oisy, collided with a yacht at anchor on the Solent and the damaged aircraft was prevented from racing.[1]

CAMS 36

Prototype flying-boat fighter

CAMS 36

Modified for racing and powered by a 300 hp (224 kW) Hispano-Suiza 8Fd engine.

CAMS 36bis

Further modifications for the 1923 race, powered by a 360 hp (268 kW) Hispano-Suiza 8Fd engine.

Data from The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Length: 7.75 m (25 ft 5 in)
• Wingspan: 8.60 m (28 ft 3 in)
• Height: 2.80 m (9 ft 2 in)
• Wing area: 20.00 m² (215.3 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 945 kg (2,083 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 1,260 kg (2,778 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Hispano-Suiza 8Fd inline piston, 220 kW (300 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 250 km/h (160 mph, 130 kn)

• Aviafrance : CAMS 36