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AGO C.IV
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AGOC.IV

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Germany · 1916
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AGOC.IV

AGO C.IV
AGO C.IV Photo: SDASM Archives · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
35
Range
40
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
35
Persistence
30
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Germany
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1916–1918
Operators2 countries
Quantity70
Data Quality87%
30
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
24/80
World War I
236/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
35
Range
40
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
35
Persistence
30
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
AGO C.IV
Country
Production
1916–1918
Quantity
70
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
24
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
30
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 Airframebiplane
  • Mission Typeaerial reconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1917
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeBenz Bz.IV
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Service Ceiling5,500 m
  • Endurance4
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length8.25 m
  • Wingspan11.9 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,350 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built70
  • Operators2
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1918
  • Production Start1916
  • Production End1918
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914First deployment: World War I
  2. 1916Production started
  3. 1918Production ended
110
years in service
2
years in production
70
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
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