AEG N.I
AEG · Germany · first flew 1916 · bomber
The AEG N.I was a German biplane night bomber which saw limited action during the First World War. It was developed from the AEG C.IV.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane night bomber
- Single 150 hp Benz engine
- Developed from the AEG C.IV
Look for a biplane night bomber with a 15.3 m span powered by a single Benz engine.
Specifications
- The AEG N.I has a length of 7.3 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.3 m (50 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 143 km/h (89 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in September 1916 and entered service in 1917.
Variants
A total of 37 were built. Several were used after the war as airliners.
Where you'll see it
It was used by the Luftstreitkräfte, the Imperial German Army Air Service, and was retired from that service in 1918.
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