AEG C.I
AEG · German Empire · first flew 1915 · fighter
The AEG C.I was a German two-seat armed reconnaissance biplane of WWI, the first of AEG's C-series observer aircraft. It carried a pilot and an observer-gunner for artillery spotting and photographic reconnaissance missions.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.95 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- WWI German two-seat armed reconnaissance biplane
- AEG C-series observer aircraft
- Observer position with defensive armament
Mid-wing biplane of conventional WWI layout; AEG types are recognised by their sturdy construction and wide-chord wings compared to some contemporaries.
Specifications
- The AEG C.I has a length of 7.95 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.45 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft (AEG) produced a series of C-type (Doppelsitzer, or two-seat) aircraft for the German Air Service during WWI. The C.I entered service in 1915 and was one of the first German aircraft to carry an observer with a machine gun.
Variants
Followed by the C.III, C.IV, C.V, and C.VIII in the same series.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the German Imperial Air Service on the Western and Eastern Fronts from 1915.
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