Castel C-24S

The Castel C-24S was a training glider built in the late 1930s in France. It was a glider of high-wing monoplane configuration.^[1] In English, Castel C-24S translates to Castle C-24S. It was produced by the manufacturer Castel. Another product was built by the same manufacturer, under a similar name, which was called the Castel C-24. It was also built in the late 1930s.^[2] It can be assumed that the Castel C-24S is the successor to the Castel C-24.

Castel C-24S
General information
Type	Training glider
National origin	France
Manufacturer	Castel
Number built	1
History
First flight	September 1936

Specifications

General characteristics

• Crew: Two
• Length: 8.00 m (26 ft 3 in)
• Wingspan: 17.00 m (55 ft 9 in)
• Height: 2.18 m (7 ft 2 in)
• Wing area: 22.80 m² (245.4 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 17
• Empty weight: 160 kg (353 lb)
• Gross weight: 320 kg (705 lb)

Performance