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RC CAP 232
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competition
one
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








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RC CAP 232
Frank Noll with his Carden rc CAP 232.

Carden Aircraft has two sizes of rc CAP 232. Both are ARF.  The rc CAP 232 feature balsa and ply fuselages with balsa sheeting over foam wings. The smaller rc CAP 232 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 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.

The CAP 232 high performance aerobatic aircraft is produced by CAP Aviation, France, a division of Apex International.



RC CAP 232
The rc CAP 232 built from a Great Planes kit.

The rc CAP 232 built from a kit for sale by Great Planes. Wingspan is 58", length is 52", construction materials are balsawood and ply, and weight is around 5 lbs. It takes .40 to .46 two stroke or .52 to .70 four stroke engines.

The origins of the CAP 232 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 original CAP acrobatic training aircraft.



RC CAP 232
A rc CAP 232 from NitroPlanes.

The rc CAP 232 for sale from NitroPlanes is a ARF. 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 CAP 232 remains in production to date. Through the years a succession of CAP aircraft, each an improvement over its predecessor, were produced.



RC CAP 232
NitroPlanes rc CAP 232

The smaller NitroPlanes CAP 232 has a wing span of 56" and length of 51". From .40 to .46 two stroke or .52 to .63 four stroke engines are needed to power the 6 lb. rc airplane.

By 1971 CAP 232 airplanes were being made for competition in world aerobatics as well as for training new pilots. In 1980 the CAP 232 received a tapered wing. This greatly increased its roll rate and made it a formidable competitor.



RC CAP 232
Great Planes rc CAP 232.

The rc CAP 232 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 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 CAP 232 has won twelve world aerobatic trophies and numerous other competitions.



RC CAP 232
The rc CAP 232 from MS Composite.

The CAP 232 for sale from MS Composite wingspan is 64" and length is 53 1/2". Construction of the ARF is from EPP foam. Recommended power is a AXI 2810/12 motor. Weight is about 6 lbs.

The NitroPlanes rc CAP 232 is a ARF. Wing span is 60", length is 58". Balsa built up wings, glass fuse. Engines from .40 to .46 two stroke. Weight around 5 1/2 lbs.

Hangar 9 has a rc CAP 232 that is a 1/3 scale ARF. Wingspan is 97", length is 90". Balsa and ply are the building materials. Engines are from 58 to 85 cc gas. All up weight is around 25 lbs.

Common Sense RC has a rc CAP 232 with a wingspan of 47", a 42" long fuselage, balsawood and ply construction, that weighs around 2 3/4 lbs. Recommended power is a E25-12 motor.

Stevens Aero Model has a rc CAP 232 kit. Wingspan is 34 1/2", length is 30". A EPS 350 motor is recommended. Weight is about 1 lb.

Trend Times RC has a rc CAP 232.  The ARF is made from balsawood and ply. Wingspan is 55", length 49" Weight is around 6 lbs. It needs a .46 two stroke or .52 four stroke.

Fly-Model has a rc CAP 232 that is a ARF. Wingspan is 36 1/2", length is 33". It needs a .15 two stroke engine.  Weight is around 38 oz.

HET RC sells a rc CAP 232 that is a ARF, made from balsa and ply. Its wingspan is 39", length 31", and weight about 2 lbs. A motor is included.

The E-flite rc CAP 232 is a ARF profile model with a 35 1/2" wingspan and length. It is made from balsawood and ply, with a weight of around 1 lb.  For power it needs a 450 size motor.

DIY Trade has a rc CAP 232 that is a ARF. Wingspan is 73 1/2", length is 68 1/2". It uses a 1.20 two stroke or 1.40 four stroke engine to haul its approximately 7 lb. weight.

The Black Horse rc CAP 232 comes in two sizes. The smaller has a 43" wingspan, and a 42" length. It needs a 2808/24 or similar motor. The larger has a 80" wingspan, and a 72 1/2" length. It needs a 1.60 two cycle or 2.0 four cycle engine for power.

Hyperion has a rc CAP 232.  Its wingspan is 46 1/2", and length is 42".  It is a ARF made from balsa and ply that can be powered with a Z3019 or similar motor.  Weight is around  2 1/2 lbs.

Cyclone Technology has a rc CAP 232 for sale. Its wingspan is 41" and it needs from .15 to .25 two cycle or equivalent motors for power.  The ARF has an all up weight of about 23 oz.

Hawkwere shows a rc CAP 232 for sale. However no wingspan, length, weight, or power types are shown.

Ultra RC has a rc CAP 232 that is a profile model ARF. We are unable to find a wingspan, length, or weight for the rc airplane, only that it needs an Ultra or similar motor for power.

World Models has a rc CAP 232. Its wingspan is 39 1/2", length is 34 1/2",  and weight is around 1 1/2 lbs.

Texas RC Planes sells a rc CAP 232 with a wingspan of 73", length of 66", and weight of 10 1/2 lbs.  It comes as a ARF.

The Kyosho rc CAP 232 has a 55" wingspan, 49" length, needs from .40 to .59 2C engines, and weighs about 5 lbs.  It is a ARF.

The Art-Tech rc CAP 232 is a RTF made from balsa and ply. Its wingspan is 38", length is 34", and weight is about 1 1/2 lbs. Included are a motor, controller, radio, receiver, servos, flight battery, and chargers.

The rc CAP 232 from Super Craft has a wing span of 61" length of 59" and is made from balsa and ply.  It comes as a RTF, but needs engines from .52 - .75 two stroke or .91 four stroke. Weight is around 5 1/2 lbs.

The Lanier rc CAP 232 has a 81" wingspan, a 79" length and comes as a kit. Engines can be from 1.5 to 3.2 two cycle or 1.6 to 3.0 four cycle.  All up weight is around 12 lbs.

NitroPlanes has a rc CAP 232 with a 60" wing span that comes as a ARF.

RC Hobbies has a rc CAP 232 with a 35 1/2" wingspan.

RC Hobbies has a larger rc CAP 232 with a  57" wingspan for sale.

NitroPlanes has a rc CAP 232 with a wing span of  63".

NitroPlanes has a smaller rc CAP 232 with a  36" wingspan.

Great Planes has a rc CAP 232 that is a ARF.  Its wingspan is 58".

The Raidentech rc CAP 232 has a 36 1/2" wingspan.  It is a ARF for engine or electric power.

Foshan Jun Feng Model Shop has a rc CAP 232 for sale that has a 85" wingspan.

Luoyang Iceage Aeromodelling Mfg. Co., Ltd., has a rc CAP 232 with a 36" wingspan made for electric motor power.

Huayu Hobby Limited, has a rc CAP 232 for sale with 60" wingspan.  The ARF uses engine power.

Shenzhen FMS Hobby Co. Ltd., has a rc 232 with a 62" wingspan that comes as a ARF.

Yongkang Fly Model Factory has a rc CAP 232 with a 36 1/2" wingspan that is an engine powered ARF.

Pride Force Ltd. is selling a rc CAP 232 with a wingspan of 58".  It comes as a ARF.

Amazing Gifts has a rc CAP 232 with a 36 1/2" wingspan. Power can come from a Speed 400 size motor.

Hobby Centre is selling a rc CAP 232.  However no wingspan, length, weight or type of motor are provided.  Is is sold as ARC (almost ready to cover).

Senye International Trading Co., Ltd. has a rc CAP 232 for sale that has a 36" wingspan.

Dongguan Flight Model Co., Ltd. is selling their rc CAP 232 with a wingspan of 60".

The Shenzhen SDS Electric Co., Limited rc CAP 232  is a 62" wingspan ARF that needs either a .60 two stroke or .90 four stroke engine for power.

Hobby Warehouse sells a rc CAP 232, but gives no wingspan, length, or type of power.

The Hobby Hut rc CAP 232 is made from balsawood and ply. No wingspan, length, weight or power source are provided.

Dongguan Flight Model Co., Ltd. has a rc CAP 232 with a wingspan of 32 1/2".

At YouTube ellioncham posted a video of a rc CAP 232.

Maximum3D posted a video of a rc CAP 232 doing aerobatics on YouTube.

At YouTube simngurry posted a video of a rc CAP 232 meeting its demise.


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