AEG PE

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The AEG PE (Panzer Einsitzer – "armoured one-seater")was a triplane ground attack aircraft of World War I, one of the first aircraft to be designed from the outset for that role. It was rejected by the Idflieg because it was felt that its poor maneuverability made it too vulnerable to enemy fighters.

Contents 1 Specifications (AEG PE) 1.1 General characteristics 1.2 Performance 1.3 Armament 2 Related content

[edit] Specifications (AEG PE)

[edit] General characteristics

• Crew: two, pilot and observer
• Length: 6.60 m (21 ft 8 in)
• Wingspan: 11.20 m (44 ft 9 in)
• Height: m ( ft)
• Wing area: m² ( ft²)
• Empty: 1,182 kg (2,606 lb)
• Loaded: kg ( kg)
• Maximum takeoff: 1,412 kg (3,113 lb)
• Powerplant: 1x Benz Bz IIIb, 143 kW (192 hp)

[edit] Performance

• Maximum speed: 166 km/h (104 mph)
• Range: km ( miles)
• Service ceiling: m ( ft)
• Rate of climb: m/min ( ft/min)
• Wing loading: kg/m² ( lb/ft²)
• Power/Mass: kW/kg ( hp/lb)

[edit] Armament

• 2x 7.92mm LMG 08/15 machine guns

[edit] Related content

Related development:

Comparable aircraft: Sopwith Salamander

Designation sequence:

Aviation in World War I
Aces | Aircraft of the Entente Powers | Aircraft of the Central Powers | Zeppelins | Category: World War I Aircraft