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AEG C.III

Reconnaissance · Germany · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

AEG C.III — Reconnaissance
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The AEG C.III was a prototype two-seat biplane reconnaissance aircraft built by the Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft (AEG) during the First World War for the Imperial German Army's Imperial German Air Service. It was derived from the C.II, but with a new fuselage that completely filled the gap between the wings. The upper wing was at the top of the fuselage to give the observer in the front cockpit the best possible field of fire. One or two prototypes were ordered in late 1915, but the C.III never entered into service.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Reconnaissance
Domain
Defence
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Country
Germany
Engine
1× water-cooled, straight-six piston engine
Thrust / Power
150 hp
Length (ft)
21
Empty Weight (lb)
1515
MTOW (lb)
2716
Max Speed (mph)
90