AEG C.V
AEG · Germany · first flew 1916 · fighter
The AEG C.V was a two-seat armed reconnaissance biplane produced by AEG for the German Air Service in 1916. It offered improved speed over earlier C-series types and served on multiple fronts.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.6 m fuselage with inline piston engine |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- 1916 AEG two-seat reconnaissance biplane
- Improved performance over C.I and C.III
- 7.6 m fuselage with inline piston engine
Slightly longer fuselage than C.III (7.6 m versus 6.5 m); otherwise conventional AEG biplane appearance.
Specifications
- The AEG C.V has a length of 7.6 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.5 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 165 km/h (103 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The C.V represented a mid-war refinement of the AEG C-series, incorporating a more powerful engine to keep pace with Allied aircraft improvements. It served alongside C.I and C.III aircraft in German reconnaissance Staffeln.
Variants
Part of the AEG C.I through C.VIII progression.
Where you'll see it
Served with the German Imperial Air Service from 1916.
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