The AEG B.I was a German two-seat biplane unarmed reconnaissance aircraft produced in very small numbers in 1914.
It formed the basis for the more successful B- and C-type aircraft from AEG.
Specifications
Crew
2 Length
10.5 m (34 ft 5 in) Wingspan
14.5 m (47 ft 7 in) Wing area
44 m2 (470 sq ft) Empty weight
650 kg (1,433 lb) Max take-off weight
1,040 kg (2,293 lb) Powerplant
1 × Mercedes D.I 6-cylinder
Water-cooled inline piston engine,
74.5 kW (99.9 hp) Performance
Maximum speed
100 km/h (62 mph, 54 kn) Service ceiling
2,500 m (8,200 ft) Wing loading
24 kg/m2 (4.9 lb/sq ft)
B.II
The AEG B.II, a two-seat biplane reconnaissance aircraft, was manufactured in limited quantities starting from 1914.
It was essentially a scaled-down variant of the B.I model and demonstrated greater effectiveness.
Despite being utilised in small quantities from 1914 to 1915, they were swiftly phased out due to criticisms regarding their inadequate speed and armament.
Specifications 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 take-off weight
650 kg (1,433 lb) Powerplant
1 × Mercedes D.II 6-cyl
Water-cooled inline piston engine,
89.5 kW (120.0 hp) Performance
Maximum speed
110 km/h (68 mph, 59 kn) Cruise speed
110 km/h (68 mph, 59 kn) Range
1,130 km (700 mi, 610 nmi) Service ceiling
3,000 m (9,800 ft) Wing loading
27 kg/m2 (5.5 lb/sq ft)
B.III
The AEG B.III, a German two-seat biplane reconnaissance aircraft, was manufactured in limited quantities starting from 1915.
It represented an advancement from the B.I and B.II models, featuring a new tailplane assembly.
However, its performance was considered only satisfactory, and it failed to generate significant attention.
Initially utilised for reconnaissance and training purposes in 1915, the B.III was eventually phased out in favour of armed aircraft within the German military.
Specifications
Crew
2 Length
7.9 m (25 ft 11 in) Wingspan
13.1 m (43 ft 0 in) Wing area
41 m2 (440 sq ft) Powerplant
1 × Mercedes D.II 6-cyl.
Water-cooled inline piston engine,
88 kW (118 hp) Performance
Maximum speed
110 km/h (68 mph, 59 kn)
Sources AEG Aircraft of WWI: A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes-Jack Herris. German Aircraft of the First World War-Owen Thetford.
