Aviatik C.I

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name=C.I


caption=1/48 scale model
type=Reconnaissance aircraft
manufacturer=Aviatik
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first flight=1915
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The Aviatik C.I was a World War I observation aircraft which first came into service in September 1915 . It was the successor to the Aviatik B.I and B.II models. The observer sat in front of the pilot in this model which limited the gunner's field of fire. However, the opportunity was presented for more aggressive aircrews to take an increased offensive approach in engaging enemy aircraft. [van Wyngarden, G. "Early German Aces of World War 1". Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2006. ISBN 1-84176-997-5] The positions of the pilot and gunner were reversed in the C.Ia version. Later models, the C.II and C.III were produced in large numbers and had more powerful engines.

pecifications

Engine: Mercedes DII 6 cylinder 160hp
Wingspan: 41 ft.
Length: 26 ft.
Weight: 2,732 lbs (1242 kg)
Maximum Speed: 89 mph (142 kph)
Ceiling: 11,480 ft (3,500 m)
Endurance: 3 hrs
Armament: 1 machine-gun
Crew: 2

Operators

;flag|German Empire
*"Luftstreitkräfte"

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