LVG C.II
LVG · Germany · first flew 1915 · reconnaissance aircraft
The LVG C.II was a German two-seat armed reconnaissance biplane that served the Imperial German Air Service during World War I. It represented an early step in the evolution of the purpose-built C-type two-seater.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.96 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat armed reconnaissance biplane, World War I
- Inline Mercedes engine with horseshoe-style cowling
- Observer's ring-mounted gun in rear cockpit
A typical early-war German two-seat biplane with equal-span wings, inline engine, and a prominent ring-mounted observer's gun at the rear — workmanlike and representative of the era.
Specifications
- The LVG C.II has a length of 7.96 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.9 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Entering service in 1915, the LVG C.II was used for artillery observation, photography, and light bombing as well as defensive patrols. It was succeeded by more capable types as the war progressed but remained in service in secondary roles. The type's sturdy construction and reliable Mercedes engine made it popular with crews.
Variants
The C.II was an improvement over the earlier C.I, with a more powerful engine and improved observer armament; it was in turn succeeded by the LVG C.V and C.VI.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Imperial German Air Service on the Western and Eastern Fronts during World War I.
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