AGO C.IV
| AGO C.IV | |
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| Type: | Armed reconnaissance plane |
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| First flight: |
1916 |
| Number of pieces: |
≈70 |
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The AGO C.IV was a German double-decker reconnaissance aircraft made by AGO Flugzeugwerke from the First World War .
development
In a departure from the manufacturer's previous pusher propeller arrangements, the aircraft was a conventional double-decker design, the unusual feature of which was the wing, which was strongly tapered towards the edge curve. Construction contracts were given to AGO and two other manufacturers who were supposed to manufacture the aircraft under license. Although fast and well armed, the C.IV flew unstable and was not liked by the crews. Later production aircraft had a fixed fin in front of the rudder.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Data |
|---|---|
| crew | 2 |
| length | 8.25 m |
| span | 11.9 m |
| height | 3.5 m |
| Wing area | 37.5 m² |
| Empty mass | 900 kg |
| Max. Takeoff mass | 1350 kg |
| Top speed | 190 km / h |
| Ascent time to 3000 m | 22 min |
| Service ceiling | 5500 m |
| Maximum flight time | 4 h |
| Engines | 1 × six-cylinder in-line engine Benz Bz IV , 160 kW (220 PS) |
| Armament | 1 × rigid MG 08 , operated by the pilot, 1 × movable Parabellum MG 14 , operated by the observer |
Web links
Commons : AGO C.IV - collection of images, videos and audio files
