The outbreak of World War I precipitated the need for military applications of the successful Caudron Type G, leading to the creation of the G.2.

It was of sesquiplane layout, and used wing warping for lateral control.

The wings of the Caudron had scalloped trailing edges that were to become a trademark of the aircraft.

[3] Ten Caudron G.2s were produced, with five being assigned to Escadrille Caudron Monoplace 39, four being delivered to the Australian Flying Corps, and one going to the Royal Naval Air Service.

[3] Data from French aircraft of the First World War[4]General characteristics Performance