AEG C.III

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name =AEG C.III
type =Prototype
manufacturer =Allgemeine Elektrizitäts-Gesellschaft


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Th AEG C.III was a two-seat biplane reconnaissance aircraft, a single prototype of which was built during World War I. The aircraft featured an unusual fuselage design that completely filled the gap between the upper and lower sets of wings, to provide the pilot with improved vision, and to allow the observer a wider field of fire. The pilot sat to the rear of the observer, who was stationed over the upper wing. This design was not as successful as had been hoped, and the C.III was never entered into service. Despite being heavier than the C.II, its maximum speed increased to 158 km/h (98 mph).

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length main= 7.09 m
length alt= 23 ft 3 in
span main= 11.85 m
span alt= 38 ft 10 in
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loaded weight main= 1,200 kg
loaded weight alt= 2,640 lb
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engine (prop)=Benz Bz.III
type of prop=6-cylinder, water-cooled, inline engine
number of props=1
power main= 112 kW
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max speed main= 158 km/h at sea level
max speed alt= 85 knots, 98 mph
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* 1 × 7.92 mm Parabellum MG14 machine gun with 550 rounds
* 4 × 10 kg (22 lb) bombs
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* List of military aircraft of Germany
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