Ago C.I / C.II / C.III

C.I

The AGO C.I was a First World War German pusher reconnaissance biplane that used a pod-and-boom configuration.

The crew and pusher engine shared a central nacelle, and the twin booms carried the tail and the four-wheeled landing gear.

The observer sat at the nose and was armed with a machine gun.

A single example was fitted with floats for coastal patrol duties for the Imperial German Navy (designation C.I-W).

C.II

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.

C.III

The AGO C.III was a German reconnaissance biplane of World War I.

It was a single experimental prototype derived from the manufacturer’s C.I design.

Specifications

Crew

Two

Length

9.0 m (29 ft 6 in)

Wingspan

15.0 m (49 ft 2 in)

Wing area

41.5 m2 (447 ft 2 in)

Powerplant

1 × Mercedes D.III,

117 kW (158 hp)

Performance

Maximum speed

140 km/h (90 mph)

Range

480 km (300 miles)

Service ceiling

4,800 m (16,000 ft)

Armament

Guns

1 × 7.92 mm Parabellum machine gun.