AEG J.II
AEG · Germany · first flew 1918 · fighter
The AEG J.II was a German two-seat biplane designed for close air support and infantry contact patrol duties in the final year of World War I, featuring armoured protection for low-level operations.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Armoured lower fuselage for trench-strafing |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- WWI German two-seat biplane ground-attack type
- Armoured lower fuselage for trench-strafing
- Single Benz Bz.IV inline engine
Two-bay biplane with a distinctively armoured lower fuselage, large inline engine, and observer's rear cockpit; differentiated from J.I by detail refinements.
Specifications
- The AEG J.II has a length of 7.2 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.5 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Developed from the AEG J.I, the J.II incorporated lessons from trench-strafing operations and entered service with Schlachtstaffeln units on the Western Front in 1918. Numbers built were modest and the type saw limited action before the Armistice.
Variants
The J.II was a direct development of the J.I with refined armour arrangement and powerplant.
Where you'll see it
Operated by Imperial German Air Service Schlachtstaffeln on the Western Front, 1918.
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