AEG C.VII
AEG · Germany · first flew 1917 · light aircraft
The AEG C.VII was a late-war German armed two-seat reconnaissance and artillery cooperation biplane, a development of the earlier AEG C-series with improved engine and performance. It was a sesquiplane design with the lower wing noticeably smaller than the upper.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Late WWI German two-seat reconnaissance biplane
- Sesquiplane with narrow lower wing
- Inline engine with car-type bonnet or cowling
A compact sesquiplane with a noticeably smaller lower wing than upper, inline engine, and open tandem cockpits with a dorsal gun ring for the observer.
Specifications
- The AEG C.VII has a length of 6.2 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.7 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Produced by AEG in the latter stages of World War I, the C.VII incorporated lessons from earlier C-series types and featured a more powerful engine for improved performance. It served in the final years of the war in the observation role with the German Imperial Air Service.
Variants
The AEG C-series progressed through several marks; the C.VII was one of the later and more refined versions.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the German Imperial Air Service in 1917–1918 in the reconnaissance and artillery spotting roles.
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