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AEG C.VIII

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Top speed
  
170 km/h

Length
  
6.9 m

Wingspan
  
9.5 m

Manufacturer
  
AEG

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The AEG C.VIII was a prototype two-seat reconnaissance aircraft of World War I. Two examples were built, based on the successful C.IV design, one of biplane configuration, the other a triplane (the latter sometimes referred to as the C.VIII.Dr). Neither version offered enough of an improvement on the C.IV to make mass production worthwhile.

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Variants

  • C.VIII - Biplane prototype two-seater fighter/reconnaissance aircraft.
  • C.VIII Dr - Triplane version of C.VIII, no improvement in climb and speed reduced to 165 km/h (103.12 mph)
  • Specifications (AEG C.VIII)

    Data from German Aircraft of the First World War.

    General characteristics

  • Crew: Two
  • Length: 6.9 m (22 ft 7¾ in)
  • Wingspan: 9.5 m (31 ft 2 in)
  • Height: ()
  • Empty weight: 800 kg (1,760 lb)
  • Loaded weight: 1,160 kg (2,552 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Mercedes D.III six-cylinder water-cooled inline engine, 119 kW (160 hp)
  • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 170 km/h (92 kn, 106 mph)
  • Rate of climb: 4.386 (863.38)
  • Power/mass: 0.10 kW/kg (0.063 hp/lb)
  • References

    AEG C.VIII Wikipedia