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AEG C.VII

AEG C.VII

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 (Deutsches Heer) Imperial German Air Service (Luftstreitkräfte). 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.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
AEG
Category
Reconnaissance
Country of origin
German Empire

Specifications

Cruise speed
94 kt
Max speed
94 kt
Service ceiling
3,300 ft
Max takeoff weight
2,465 lb
Empty weight
1,671 lb
Powerplant
Mercedes D.III
Engines
1
Seats
2
Length
20.3 ft
Wingspan
36.4 ft
Number built
3

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.