AEG C.II

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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 Parabellum machine gun, and the ability to carry four 10 kg (22 lb) bombs for light attack duties.

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[edit] Specifications (AEG C.II)

General characteristics

  • Crew: two, pilot and observer
  • Payload: 40 kg (88 lb)
  • Length: 7.09 m (23 ft 3.25 in)
  • Wingspan: 11.85 m (38 ft 10.5 in)
  • Height: ()
  • Empty weight: 680 kg (1,450 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
  • Powerplant:Benz Bz.III, 112 kW (150 hp)

Performance

Armament

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