AEG B.III

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B.III
RoleReconnaissance aircraft
Manufacturer AEG
First flight1915
Introduction1915

The AEG B.III was a German two-seat biplane reconnaissance aircraft produced in very small numbers from 1915. It was a further refinement of the B.I and B.II, with a fresh tailplane assembly, but was still only just adequate in performance and did not attract much interest. The B.III was put into reconnaissance and training roles in 1915, but was soon replaced by armed aircraft in the German military.

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Specifications (AEG B.III)

Data from The Virtual Aviation Museum [1]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. Wilberg, Thomas. "The Virtual Aviation Museum". Germany: www.luftfahrtmuseum.com. Archived from the original on 15 January 2003. Retrieved 15 November 2011.