Photograph of a Caproni bomber plane, taken in 1919. The plane is equipped with three Isotta-Fraschini engines, each with 180 horsepower. The image captures the plane engaged in a night bombing mission. It is capable of reaching a speed of 85 miles at an altitude of 6500 feet. With a full load of bombs, it can climb up to 12000 feet in a time span of 1 hour. The plane has an endurance of four hours and can carry a payload of 881 bombs. Noted as per Brorsz.

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