AEG G.V

The AEG G.V, an enhanced version of the AEG G.IV, served as a biplane bomber aircraft during World War I.

Although it underwent limited production and never became operational, it boasted a bombload capacity of 600 kg (1,320 lb).

Following the war, a number of these aircraft were converted into 6-passenger airliners.

Remarkably, it was the sole large German aircraft from World War I to be used for commercial purposes to a significant extent.

Initially, passengers occupied an open cockpit, but a limousine variant was swiftly developed.

AEG introduced a cabin fairing to enclose the passenger area and equipped the nose with a hinged door for baggage.

Lastly, a toilet was installed at the rear of the passenger cabin.

Specifications

Crew

3 or 4

Capacity

6

Length

10.8 m (35 ft 5 in)

Wingspan

27.24 m (89 ft 4 in)

Height

4.5 m (14 ft 9 in)

Wing area

89.5 m2 (963 sq ft)

Empty weight

2,700 kg (5,952 lb)

Gross weight

4,600 kg (10,141 lb)

Powerplant

2 × Mercedes D.IVa,

6-cyl water-cooled inline piston engine,

194 kW (260 hp) each

Performance

Maximum speed

145 km/h (90 mph, 78 kn)

Ferry range

1,160 km (720 mi, 630 nmi)

Service ceiling

6,500 m (21,300 ft)

Rate of climb

2.78 m/s (547 ft/min)

Time to altitude

1,000m (3,281ft) in 6min

Armament

Guns

2 or 3 manually operated 7.92 mm (.312 in) machine guns

Bombs

600kg 1,300lb.

Sources
AEG Aircraft of WWI-J Herris.

Die Entwicklung der Flugzeuge 1914-18-H Nowarra.

German Aircraft of the First World War-P Gray & O Thetford.