AEG C.IV
AEG · Germany · first flew 1916 · fighter
The AEG C.IV was a German two-seat reconnaissance and artillery-spotting aircraft of the First World War. Built by Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft, it featured the steel-tube frame construction typical of AEG designs.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | AEG steel-tube fuselage construction |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- WWI German two-seat reconnaissance biplane
- AEG steel-tube fuselage construction
- Observer in front, pilot behind in typical German layout
A conventional two-bay biplane with equal-span wings and a standard German two-seat arrangement with observer in the front cockpit; the AEG construction style gives a slightly angular appearance to the fuselage.
Specifications
- The AEG C.IV has a length of 7.15 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.45 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 158 km/h (98 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The C.IV entered service with the German air service in 1916 and was used for reconnaissance, artillery spotting, and light bombing. It was an effective and reliable aircraft, though not exceptional in performance compared to dedicated fighters. Production ran to several hundred examples.
Variants
The C.IV was the main production version in the C-series; earlier AEG C types (C.I through C.III) preceded it with incremental improvements.
Where you'll see it
Operated widely on the Western Front and other theatres by German Feldflieger Abteilungen (field aviation sections) from 1916 to the Armistice.
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