Ufag C.I
Ufag · Austria-Hungary · first flew 1917 · fighter
The Ufag C.I was an Austro-Hungarian two-seat reconnaissance and artillery observation biplane notable for its relatively high top speed of 190 km/h. It was co-produced by Ungarische Flugzeugfabrik AG (Ufag) and Phönix.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.41 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Austro-Hungarian two-seat armed reconnaissance biplane
- Co-produced by Ufag and Phönix
- 190 km/h top speed — fast for a 1917 two-seater
Compact two-seat biplane with narrow wingspan (under 10 m) and good speed; the short span differentiates it from the wider-wing AEG and Friedrichshafen types.
Specifications
- The Ufag C.I has a length of 7.41 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.9 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Entering service in 1917, the Ufag C.I was one of the better-performing Austro-Hungarian reconnaissance types of the late war period. Its narrower wingspan relative to length gave it a cleaner aerodynamic profile than many contemporaries.
Variants
Small numbers produced; an improved variant was considered but the war's end intervened.
Where you'll see it
Served with the Austro-Hungarian Imperial and Royal Aviation Troops (kuk Luftfahrtruppen) on the Italian and Eastern Fronts.
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