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AEG C.I
Photo: American Colony (Jerusalem). Photo Dept., photographers; Whiting, John D. (John David), 1882-1951 , photographer; Larsson, Lewis , photographer; Matso · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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AEGC.I

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Germany · 1915
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AEGC.I

⚙ AEG B.II variant
AEG C.I
AEG C.I Photo: American Colony (Jerusalem). Photo Dept., photographers; Whiting, John D. (John David), 1882-1951 , photographer; Larsson, Lewis , photographer; Matso · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
20
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
25
Range
35
Stealth / Survivability
40
Data-Link
0
Coverage
20
Persistence
25
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Germany
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1915
Operators1 countries
Quantity70
Data Quality85%
26
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
37/80
World War I
266/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
20
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
25
Range
35
Stealth / Survivability
40
Data-Link
0
Coverage
20
Persistence
25
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
AEG C.I
Country
Production
1915–
Quantity
70
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
37
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
26
intelligence / recon aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base AirframeAEG B.II
  • Mission TypeReconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1915
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeBenz Bz.III
  • Number of Engines1
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length7.95 m
  • Wingspan13.07 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,125 kg
◇Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built70
  • Operators1
◆Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1915
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914First deployment: World War I
  2. 1915Production started
111
years in service
70
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
AEG B.I 1914
AEG B.II 1914
AEG C.I 1915
// SIBLING VARIANTS
AEG C 1915
// DERIVATIVES
AEG C.II 1915
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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