AGO C.IV
AGO Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1916 · fighter
The AGO C.IV was a German two-seat reconnaissance biplane of World War I, representing AGO's transition to a conventional tractor-engine layout from the earlier pusher designs. It offered improved performance over the C.II.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- WWI German tractor-engine two-seat biplane
- Switch from pusher to tractor configuration versus C.II
- Late-war AGO reconnaissance aircraft
Similar to many WWI German two-seat biplanes but identifiable by AGO's relatively compact airframe, tractor engine, and the observer's rear cockpit with defensive armament.
Specifications
- The AGO C.IV has a length of 8.25 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.9 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Developed in 1916 as synchronisation gear made tractor-engined two-seaters practical, the AGO C.IV adopted the more conventional layout while retaining the armed observer position. It served in limited numbers with German units.
Variants
The C.IV was one of a series of AGO C-type aircraft; production was modest.
Where you'll see it
Operated on the Western and Eastern Fronts with German military aviation units during 1916-1917.
Related aircraft
AircraftIQ — the aircraft field guide: 4,893 recognition guides, live overhead identification, works offline.