The AEG C.VIII was a prototype two-seat reconnaissance aircraft of World War I.[1] Two examples were built, based on the successful C.IV design, one of biplane configuration, the other a triplane (the latter sometimes referred to as the C.VIII.Dr). Neither version offered enough of an improvement on the C.IV to make mass production worthwhile.
[edit] Variants
- C.VIII - Biplane prototype two-seater fighter/reconnaissance aircraft.
- C.VIII Dr - Triplane version of C.VIII, no improvement in climb and speed reduced to 165 km/h (103.12 mph)
[edit] Specifications (AEG C.VIII)
Data from German Aircraft of the First World War [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: Two
- Length: 6.9 m (22 ft 7¾ in)
- Wingspan: 9.5 m (31 ft 2 in)
- Height: ()
- Empty weight: 800 kg (1,760 lb)
- Loaded weight: 1,160 kg (2,552 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Mercedes D.III six-cylinder water-cooled inline engine, 119 kW (160 hp)
Performance
[edit] See also
- Related development
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
- Related lists
[edit] References
- ^ a b Gray and Thetford 1962, p.238.
- Gray, Peter and Thetford, Owen. German Aircraft of the First World War. London:Putnam, 1970 2nd. Ed.
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