AEG C.V & C.VII

C.V

During World War I, the AEG C.V was a biplane reconnaissance aircraft that was developed as a prototype.

This two-seater aircraft was designed to incorporate a more powerful engine than its predecessors in the AEG C-class of reconnaissance aircraft.

Despite the high expectations for the AEG C.V, the results of its performance were not satisfactory.

The aircraft’s capabilities fell short of what was anticipated, leading to the cancellation of any further development of the model.

The AEG C.V was a significant attempt to improve the reconnaissance aircraft used during World War I.

However, the disappointing results of its performance meant that it was not a successful prototype.

The cancellation of further development of the AEG C.V highlights the importance of rigorous testing and evaluation in the development of aircraft.

C.VI

The AEG C.VI, a biplane reconnaissance aircraft with a two-seat capacity, was a prototype that emerged during World War I.

Its development began in 1916, and it was derived from the AEG C.IV.

However, despite its promising design, the aircraft never made it to the production stage.

During the First World War, the AEG C.VI was conceptualized as a two-seater biplane aircraft that would serve as a reconnaissance plane.

Its development was initiated in 1916, and it was based on the AEG C.IV.

Despite its potential, the aircraft never went into production, and remained a prototype.

The AEG C.VI was a biplane aircraft that was designed to function as a reconnaissance plane during World War I.

Its development began in 1916, and it was created by modifying the AEG C.IV.

Despite its innovative design, the aircraft never entered production and remained a prototype.

C.VII

During World War I, the AEG C.VII was a biplane reconnaissance aircraft that was designed as a prototype with two seats.

This aircraft was an evolution of the C.IV model, but it never made it to the production stage.

The AEG C.VII underwent testing with two distinct wing configurations.

The first arrangement featured slightly tapered single bay wings, while the second had sharply swept upper wings.

These tests were conducted to determine the most effective wing design for the aircraft.

Despite its promising design, the AEG C.VII did not see active service during World War I due to its failure to enter production.

Nevertheless, the aircraft’s development and testing contributed to the advancement of aviation technology during this period.

The AEG C.VII remains an important part of aviation history and a testament to the ingenuity of early aircraft designers.

Specifications

C.V

Crew

2

Length

6.2 m (20 ft 4 in)

Wingspan

11.1 m (36 ft 5 in)

Empty weight

758 kg (1,671 lb)

Gross weight

1,118 kg (2,465 lb)

Powerplant

1 × Mercedes D.III, 6 cyl water cooled inline piston engine, 119 kW (160 hp)

Performance

Maximum speed

165 km/h (103 mph, 89 kn)

Rate of climb

4.17 m/s (821 ft/min)

Time to altitude

1,000m (3,282ft) in 4min

Armament

Guns

1 × forward-firing 7.92 mm (.312 in) LMG 08/15 machine gun

1 × 7.92 mm (.312 in) Parabellum MG14 machine gun in ring mount for observer.

Sources
AEG Aircraft of WWI: A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes-Jack Herris.
German Aircraft of the First World War-Owen Thetford.
Biplanes, Triplanes & Seaplanes-Michael Sharpe.