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Aviatik C.IX

Military
Aviatik C.IX

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The Aviatik C.IX reconnaissance aircraft, operational by 1918, continued German observation traditions during World War I's final years. Two crew operated this single-engine platform reaching 160 km/h, serving reconnaissance missions as air superiority dynamics shifted toward the Allies. Its development reflected continuing German requirements for aerial observation.

Specifications

Role
Reconnaissance aircraft
Crew
2
Engines
1
First flight
1918
Max speed
160 km/h