AGO C.I
AGO Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1915 · fighter
The AGO C.I was a German two-seat pusher biplane of the First World War, used for reconnaissance and light bombing. Its pusher engine arrangement gave the observer an unobstructed forward field of fire, a common solution before synchronised gun gear became available.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- WWI German pusher-engine two-seat reconnaissance biplane
- Pusher configuration with observer in forward nacelle
- Twin-boom tail arrangement typical of pusher designs
The pusher configuration with a nose-mounted observer position, twin-boom tail, and engine behind the crew nacelle distinguish the AGO C.I from tractor contemporaries.
Specifications
- The AGO C.I has a length of 9 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Produced by AGO Flugzeugwerke, the C.I flew in 1915 and entered service with the German air service. Like other pusher types of the period, it was effective for reconnaissance but limited in speed by its configuration. Production numbers were modest and the type was eventually superseded by tractor designs.
Variants
The C.I was the main production version; limited developments were undertaken but did not result in widely different variants.
Where you'll see it
Used by German Feldflieger Abteilungen for reconnaissance duties on the Western Front in 1915-16; retired as more capable tractor-engined designs became available.
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