AEG B.II

B.II
Role	Reconnaissance aircraft
Manufacturer	AEG
First flight	1914
Introduction	1914

The AEG B.II was a two-seat biplane reconnaissance aircraft produced in small numbers from 1914. It was a slightly smaller version of the B.I and proved more successful. They were used in limited numbers throughout 1914/1915, but wound up quickly replaced, as they were often derided for lack of speed and armament.

Operators

• German Empire
  • Luftstreitkräfte

Specifications (AEG B.II)

Data from The Virtual Aviation Museum

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 10.5 m (34 ft 5 in)
• Wingspan: 15.5 m (50 ft 10 in)
• Height: 3.15 m (10 ft 4 in)
• Wing area: 40.12 m² (431.8 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 723 kg (1,594 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 650 kg (1,433 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Mercedes D.II 6-cyl. water-cooled in-line piston engine, 89.5 kW (120.0 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 110 km/h (68 mph; 59 kn)
• Cruising speed: 110 km/h (68 mph; 59 kn)
• Range: 1,130 km (702 mi; 610 nmi)
• Service ceiling: 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
• Wing loading: 27 kg/m² (5.5 lb/sq ft)

See also

Related development

AEG C.I

External links

• AEG B.II at the Virtual Aviation Museum