AEG C.II
AEG · Germany · first flew 1915 · light aircraft
The AEG C.II was a German armed two-seat reconnaissance biplane of World War I, produced by Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft as part of their C-class (armed) aircraft series for the German Imperial Air Service. It carried an observer with a defensive gun and was used for artillery spotting and reconnaissance.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.09 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- WWI German armed two-seat reconnaissance biplane
- Equal-span biplane with tractor inline engine
- Observer in rear cockpit with ring-mounted gun
A conventional WWI German two-seat tractor biplane with equal-span wings and a dorsal observer gun ring; similar in layout to Albatros C-type aircraft of the same era.
Specifications
- The AEG C.II has a length of 7.09 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.45 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 138 km/h (86 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
AEG produced a series of C-class two-seaters during World War I, and the C.II was one of the mid-war types used operationally by the Luftstreitkräfte. Like other C-class types, it was deployed primarily for observation and artillery cooperation rather than fighter missions.
Variants
Part of the AEG C-series that included the C.I, C.II, C.IV, and C.VII; successive variants had improved engines and armament.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the German Imperial Air Service (Luftstreitkräfte) during World War I in the reconnaissance and artillery spotting roles.
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