NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
The CAP 232 high performance aerobatic aircraft is produced by CAP Aviation, France, a division of Apex International.
The origins of the aircraft go back to 1961 when Claud Piel designed the kit built CP-30. Auguste Mudry modified the Piel design with a larger engine and a stronger aerobatic platform to produce the CAP-10 acrobatic training aircraft.
The aircraft remains in production to date. Through the years a succession of CAP aircraft, each an improvement over its predecessor, were produced.
By 1971 CAP aircraft were being manufactured for world aerobatic competition as well as for training new pilots. In 1980 the aircraft received a tapered wing. This greatly increased its roll rate and made it a formidable competitor.
The CAP 232, introduced in 1994, has a wood fuselage and carbon fibre wing construction. The light weight, ultra strong, rigid wing gives the aircraft the ability to roll at rates of up to 420 degrees per second.
It is certified for plus or minus 10 G's loads. The aircraft has won twelve world aerobatic trophies and numerous other competitions.
A total of ten CAP 232 aircraft have been produced to date.
recreation
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Lycoming AE10-540
300 h.p.
22' 1"
26' 6"
1,290 lbs.
1,800 lbs.
68 U.S. gals.
200 mph
217 mph
2,543 fpm
15,000 feet
746 miles
4/27/94
Radio Control Airplane
The rc CAP 232 built from a Great Planes kit.
Radio Control Airplanes
The photo immediately above is the rc CAP 232 built from a Great Planes kit. Wingspan is 58", length is 52", construction materials are balsa and ply, and weight is around 5 lbs.
It takes .40 to .46 two stroke or .52 to .70 four stroke engines.
Nitro Planes has a rc CAP 232 ARF for sale. Its wingspan is 60" and its length is 58". It has balsa built up wings and a glass fuse. Engines can be from .40 to .46 two stroke. Weight is around 5 1/2 lbs.
The photo below is of a rc CAP 232 ARF from Nitro Planes. It has a 63" wingspan and a 53" length. Construction is all balsa and ply. You will need a .62 two cycle or .92 four cycle engine. Ready to fly weight is about 6 1/2 lbs.
The second photo below is of a smaller Nitro Planes CAP 232 rc. This has a wingspan is 56" and length is 51". From .40 to .46 two stroke or .52 to .63 four stroke engines are needed to power the 6 lb. airplane.
Hangar 9 sells a rc CAP 232 ARF giant 1/3 scale radio control airplane. Wingspan is 97", length is 90". Construction is balsa and ply. Engines needed are from 58 to 85 cc gas. Weight is around 25 lbs.
In the next photo is the rc CAP 232 ARF giant 27% scale for sale from Great Planes. Wingspan is 79", length 77", weight around 14 lbs. It needs 1.6 to 1.8 two cycle or 1.8 to 2.1 four cycle engine.
The last photo on this page is the rc CAP 232 ARF for sale from MS Composite. Its wingspan is 64" and le3ngth is 53 1/2". Construction is EPP. Recommended power is a AXI 2810/12 motor. Weight is about 6 lbs.
Common Sense RC has a ARF rc CAP 232 with a wingspan of 47". It has a 42" fuselage, is made from balsa and ply, and weighs around 2 3/4 lbs. A E25-12 motor is the recommended power source.
Stevens Aero model has a rc CAP 232 kit for sale. Its wingspan is 34 1/2" and length is 30". A EPS 350 motor is recommended to pull the 1 lb. model through the sky.
For sale on the Trend Times website is a rc CAP 232 ARF made from balsa and ply. Wingspan is 55", length is 49" and weight is around 6 lbs. You will need a .46 two stroke or .52 four stroke engine for power.
Carden aircraft has two sizes of rc CAP 232 ARF models for sale. They both feature balsa and ply fuselages with balsa sheeting over foam wings. The smaller has a wingspan of 102" with a length of 95". From
4.2 to 6.4 size engines can power the 27 lb. radio control model. The larger rc CAP 232 ARF has a wingspan of 116" with a length of 108". It needs from 7.0 to 9.0 engine power. Weight is around 38 lbs.
Fly-Model Factory, China shows a ARF CAP 232 for sale on their website. Its wingspan is 36 1/2" and length is 33". A .15 two stroke engine is recommended to pull the 38 oz. model.
HET RC has a rc CAP 232 ARF made from balsa and ply. Its wingspan is 39" and length is 31". Weight is about 2 lbs. A motor is included with the model.
E-flite has a rc CAP 232 ARF profile model. It has a 35 1/2" wingspan and length. Construction is from balsa and ply. Weight is around 1 lb. It needs a 450 size motor for power.
DIY Trade, China would like to sell you their CAP 232 rc airplane. It is a ARF with a wingspan of 73 1/2" and a length of 68 1/2". Recommended power is a 1.20 two stroke or 1.40 four stroke engine. Weight is about 7 lbs.
Black Horse has two rc CAP 232 ARF models. The smaller has a 43" wingspan and a 42" length. A 2808/24 motor is recommended. The larger has a 80" wingspan and 72 1/2" length. For it you will need a 1.60 two cycle or 2.0 four cycle engine.
Hyperion has a ARF CAP 232 rc airplane. Its wingspan is 46 1/2" and length is 42". It is made from balsa and ply. A Z3019 motor is recommended for power. Weight is around 2 1/2 lbs.
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