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Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft C.VII

Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft · Reconnaissance aircraft · Germany · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft C.VII — Reconnaissance aircraft
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The AEG C.VII 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 developed from the C.IV but did not enter production. The C.VII was tested with two different wing arrangements, one with straight wings and another with a swept upper wing.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Reconnaissance
Domain
Defence
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft
Primary Role
Reconnaissance aircraft
Service Entry
1916
Produced
3
Engine
1× water-cooled straight-six piston engine
Thrust / Power
160 hp
Length (ft)
20
Empty Weight (lb)
1671
MTOW (lb)
2465
Max Speed (mph)
109
Armament
Guns: 1 × forward-firing 7.92 mm (.312 in) LMG 08/15 machine gun; 1 × 7.92 mm (.312 in) Parabellum MG 14 machine gun in ring mount for observer