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Caproni Ca.164
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CaproniCa.164

Propeller Trainers · Italy · 1938
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CaproniCa.164

Caproni Ca.164
Caproni Ca.164 Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Training Effectiveness
50
Handling
55
Reliability
60
Safety
50
Operating Cost
70
Durability
65
Avionics
10
Versatility
40
Maintainability
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Italy
CategoryPropeller Trainers
EraInterwar Period
In service1938
Operators2 countries
Quantity281
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
52
Propeller Trainers MASS Rating
7/7
Interwar Period
19/23
All-Time
Propeller Trainers · 10 axes scored
Training Effectiveness
50
Handling
55
Reliability
60
Safety
50
Operating Cost
70
Durability
65
Avionics
10
Versatility
40
Maintainability
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the propeller trainers category.
01 / Overview
Caproni Ca.164
Country
Production
1938–
Quantity
281
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PROPELLER TRAINERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
52
propeller trainers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the propeller trainers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight1938
  • Service Entry Year1939
  • Crew (seats)2
  • Trainer Typebasic trainer
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeAlfa Romeo 115 bis
  • Power (turboprop)138 kW
▣Performance7MOD.7
  • Top Speed217 km/h
  • Cruise Speed185 km/h
  • Service Ceiling4,250 m
  • Range550 km
  • Rate of Climb3.17 m/s
  • G-Limit4.5
  • Endurance3
◇Training Features6MOD.6
◆Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length7.74 m
  • Wingspan9.45 m
  • Height3 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,040 kg
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built281
  • Operators3
⬢Service History3MOD.3
  • Retirement Year1945
  • Production Start1938
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1938Production started
88
years in service
281
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
Caproni Ca.164SALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—France100——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📚 Sources
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