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AGO C.II

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Top speed
  
137 km/h

Length
  
9.84 m

Designer
  
August Haefeli

Wingspan
  
14 m

Manufacturer
  
AGO Flugzeugwerke

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The AGO C.II was a German reconnaissance biplane of World War I. It was essentially a slightly redesigned version of the manufacturer's C.I design with a more powerful engine.

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Two examples were equipped with floats (designation C.II-W) and operated by the Imperial German Navy for coastal patrol.

Operators

 German Empire
  • Luftstreitkrafte
  • Kaiserliche Marine

    • Specifications (Ago C.II with 2-bay wings)

    Data from

    General characteristics

  • Crew: two, pilot and observer
  • Length: 9.84 m (32 ft 3 in)
  • Wingspan: 14.5 m (47 ft 7 in) ; 3-bay wings 18.3 m (60 ft)
  • Height: 3.175 m (10 ft 5 in)
  • Empty weight: 1,360 kg (2,998 lb)
  • Gross weight: 1,946 kg (4,290 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Benz Bz.IV , 160 kW (220 hp)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 137 km/h (85 mph; 74 kn)
  • Range: 580 km (360 mi; 313 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 4,500 m (14,764 ft)

    • Armament

  • Guns: 1 × 7.92 mm (0.312 in) Parabellum machine gun

    • References

    AGO C.II Wikipedia
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