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The Successor
Although the Ca.3 was a success, Caproni understood that the bombers' performance needed to be significantly improved to maintain their chances against the new generation of German fighters. Thus, the Ca.5 was designed to replace the Ca.3. With more refined aerodynamics, it featured a redesigned nacelle, more powerful engines, completely new landing gear, and an enlarged wing. The prototype made its first flight in 1917, and the major Allied air forces quickly became interested. Licensed production agreements were signed with the Standard Aircraft Corporation in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and the Fisher Body Works in Cleveland.
The Fist of the Marines Corp
The same type of agreement was reached with Esnault-Pelterie, which proposed it under the designation CEP 501. Several thousand units were ordered, but the armistice came just as production was beginning to get organized. In fact, only 225 Ca.5s had left the Italian assembly lines, and five Ca.5s were produced in the United States out of a total of 1,300 planned. It should be noted that the Marines' Ca.5s participated in several violent bombing raids on German cities. Its qualities earned it several versions until 1921, when 659 Ca.5s were completed. Main user countries Italy, USA.
Main versions
Ca.44, Ca.5 powered by 300 hp Fiat A-12 bis engines
Ca.46, Ca.5 powered by 400 hp Liberty engines
Ca.45, Ca.5 powered by Isotta-Fraschini engines
Ca.44
CHARACTERISTICS
Engines: Three 250 hp Fiat A-12 engines.
Performance: Maximum speed: 150 km/h (93 mph)
service ceiling: 4,600 m (15,000 ft)
range: 600 km (370 mph).
Empty weight: 3,300 kg (7,000 lb)
maximum takeoff weight: 5,300 kg (11,000 lb).
Dimensions:
Wingspan: 23.40 m (75 ft)
length: 12.60 m (40 ft)
height: 4.48 m (14 ft)
wing area: 150 mē (1600 sq ft).
Armed with two 7.7mm Revelli machine guns and 900 kg of bombs.
Although lacking range, the Ca.46 offered superior capabilities to its predecessors. It equipped the Italian Air Force and Navy, as well as the Army Air Service and the Marine Corps.