The AEG J.I was a German biplane ground attack aircraft designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft. It was a mission-specific derivative of the AEG C.IV reconnaissance aircraft.

American soldiers examine a captured AEG J.I’s armor-plated forward fuselage in November 1918. (Greg van Wyngarden)

The AEG J.I was a German biplane ground attack aircraft of 1917, an armored and more powerful version of the AEG C.IV reconnaissance aircraft.[1] AEG J.I featured armour protection for the pilot and for the more powerful engine that was fitted to the heavier aircraft.

weight and performance calculations for the AEG J.I. AEG J.I. role : armoured ground attack aircraft. importance : **** first flight : operational : June 1917. country : Germany . design : production : 600 aircraft. general information : designed for ground attack and close support.

The AEG J.I infantry airplane was developed from the C.IV by bolting armor plate around the engine and cockpit and replacing its 160 hp Mercedes D.III with a more powerful 200 hp Benz Bz.IV to carry its 400 kg (882 lb.) of armor.

The A.E.G. J.I was an early ground attack aircraft, designed to fill the new infantry support units created by the German air service in 1916. These Infanterie-Flieger units needed aircraft that could survive at low levels. A.E.G. responded by modifying their successful C.IV design.

The AEG J.I was a biplane ground attack aircraft of 1917, an armored and more powerful version of the AEG C.IV reconnaissance aircraft. AEG J.I featured armour protection for the pilot and for the more powerful engine that was fitted to the heavier aircraft.

Aug 20, 2003 · I just received the Rosemont (Roseplane) 1/72nd, all resin AEG J.I. It's a great kit and the exterior quality on Rosemont kits equals Ardpol and Choroszy. Unfortunately, the interior of this kit is nothing like Ardpol and Choroszy supplies out of the box.

The AEG J.I was a German biplane ground attack aircraft of 1917, an armored and more powerful version of the AEG C.IV reconnaissance aircraft. Structurally similar to the J.I the J.II introduced ailerons aerodynamically balanced by large horn extensions at the wing-tips, increased fin area to improve directional stability and a re-located ...

Tactical and Technical Data ; Version. J.I. First Fly . Role. Ground attack. Crew; Men . Dimensions; Upper wingspan. 13.46 m (44 ft 2 in)