AGO C.II
AGO Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1915 · fighter
The AGO C.II was a German two-seat reconnaissance and armed patrol biplane of World War I, featuring a pusher engine configuration that gave the observer an unobstructed forward field of fire. It was built by AGO Flugzeugwerke in 1915.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.84 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- WWI German pusher-engine two-seat reconnaissance biplane
- Engine and pusher propeller mounted at rear of nacelle
- Gives observer clear forward field of fire
Distinguished by its pusher biplane configuration with the engine behind the crew nacelle, giving a distinctive silhouette unlike tractor-engined contemporaries.
Specifications
- The AGO C.II has a length of 9.84 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.5 m (48 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 137 km/h (85 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Developed to provide the observer/gunner with a clear forward arc of fire before synchronisation gear became widespread, the C.II used the pusher layout that characterised several Allied and German aircraft of the period. It served on the Western Front.
Variants
The C.II was part of a small series of AGO two-seat types; detailed variant information is limited.
Where you'll see it
Served with German military aviation units on the Western Front during 1915-1916.
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