AGO C.II
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| C.II | |
|---|---|
An AGO C.II (3-bay wings) | |
| General information | |
| Type | Reconnaissance |
| Manufacturer | AGO Flugzeugwerke |
| Designer | August Häfeli |
| Primary user | Germany |
| Number built | 15 |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 1915 |
The AGO C.II was a German reconnaissance biplane of World War I. It was essentially a slightly redesigned version of the manufacturer's C.I design with a more powerful engine and 3-bay wings.
Two examples were equipped with floats (designation C.II-W) and operated by the Imperial German Navy for coastal patrol.
Operators
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Specifications (AGO C.II (3-bay wings))
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General characteristics
- Crew: two, pilot and observer
- Length: 9.84 m (32 ft 3 in)
- Wingspan: 14.5 m (47 ft 7 in) ; 3-bay wings 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Height: 3.175 m (10 ft 5 in)
- Empty weight: 1,360 kg (2,998 lb)
- Gross weight: 1,946 kg (4,290 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Benz Bz.IV , 160 kW (220 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 137 km/h (85 mph, 74 kn)
- Range: 580 km (360 mi, 310 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 4,500 m (14,800 ft) [2]
Armament
- Guns: 1 × 7.92 mm (0.312 in) Parabellum machine gun
See also
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Notes
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