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AEG C.II

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Top speed
  
138 km/h

Length
  
7.09 m

Manufacturer
  
AEG

Wingspan
  
12 m

Introduced
  
1915

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The AEG C.II was a German two-seat biplane reconnaissance aircraft produced in small numbers from October 1915. It was a slightly smaller version of the C.I with better performance, redesigned cockpit for both pilot and observer/bombardier, new rear mounting for a 7.92 mm (.312 in) Parabellum MG14 machine gun, and the ability to carry four 10 kg (20 lb) bombs for light attack duties.

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Operators

 German Empire
  • Luftstreitkräfte

    • Specifications (AEG C.II)

    Data from German Aircraft of the First World War

    General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 7.09 m (23 ft 3 in)
  • Wingspan: 11.95 m (39 ft 2 in)
  • Empty weight: 680 kg (1,499 lb)
  • Gross weight: 1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Benz Bz.III 6-cyl. water-cooled in-line piston engine, 112 kW (150 hp)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 138 km/h (86 mph; 75 kn)
  • Range: 580 km (360 mi; 313 nmi)

    • Armament

  • Guns: 1 × 7.92 mm (.312 in) Parabellum MG14 machine gun
  • Bombs: Up to 40 kg (90 lb) of bombs

    • References

    AEG C.II Wikipedia
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