Oeffag C.II
Oeffag · Austria-Hungary · first flew 1916 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Oeffag C.II was a military reconnaissance aircraft produced in Austria-Hungary during the First World War. It carried a pilot and an observer.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat biplane
- Single Austro-Daimler engine of 160 hp
- One 8 mm Schwarzlose machine gun
Look for a two-seat biplane with a 12.71 m span and a single Austro-Daimler engine.
Specifications
- The Oeffag C.II has a length of 8.4 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.71 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1916, the year it was introduced. It was powered by a 160 hp Austro-Daimler engine.
Variants
The C.II was a single reconnaissance type with a 6 hour endurance and 400 km range.
Where you'll see it
Its main user was the KuKLFT, the Austro-Hungarian air service, and 64 were built. It carried one 8 mm Schwarzlose M.7/12 machine gun.
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