The AEG J.I was a biplane ground attack aircraft of 1916, a development of the AEG C.IV reconnaissance aircraft. It featured armour protection for the pilot and for the more powerful engine that was fitted to the heavier aircraft.

Specifications (AEG J.I)

General Characteristics

• Crew: two
• Length: 7.20 m (23 ft 7 in)
• Wingspan: 13.46 m (44 ft 2 in)
• Height: 3.35 m (11 ft)
• Wing area: 33.2 m² (357 ft²)
• Empty: 1,455 kg (3,201 lb)
• Loaded: kg ( lb)
• Maximum takeoff: 1,740 kg (3,828 lb)
• Powerplant: 1x Benz Bz.IV, 149 kW (200 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 150 km/h (94 mph)
• Range: 375 km (234 miles)
• Service ceiling: 4,500 m (14,760 ft)
• Rate of climb: 168 m/min (551 ft/min)
• Wing loading: kg/m² ( lb/ft²)
• Power/Mass: kW/kg ( hp/lb)

Armament

• 2x 7.92 mm LMG 08/15 machine guns
• 1x 7.92 mm Parabellum machine gun

Related content

Related development: AEG C.IV

Comparable aircraft:

Designation sequence: AEG J.I - AEG J.II