AGO C.III
AGO Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1916 · fighter
The AGO C.III was a German World War I two-seat reconnaissance and artillery-spotting aircraft produced by AGO Flugzeugwerke, notable for its pusher biplane layout that gave the observer a clear forward field of fire.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- World War I German two-seat pusher biplane reconnaissance aircraft
- Pusher configuration with observer in front nacelle
- AGO Flugzeugwerke mid-war design
Pusher biplane with the engine and propeller behind the crew nacelle; observer seated in front with unobstructed forward arc; twin tail booms supporting the rear empennage.
Specifications
- The AGO C.III has a length of 7 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 145 km/h (90 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
AGO Flugzeugwerke produced a series of pusher biplanes during World War I to provide unobstructed forward-firing capability before synchronised gun gear became widespread. The C.III was part of this lineage and served with German Army Air Service units on the Western Front in 1916–1917.
Variants
AGO produced the C.I and C.II before the C.III; each represented incremental refinements of the pusher biplane formula.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Imperial German Army Air Service (Luftstreitkräfte) on the Western and Eastern Fronts during World War I.
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