FS2004 FSX AEG G.IV-K Grossflugzeug

FS2004 FSX AEG G.IV-K Grossflugzeug

Flight Simlator 2004 FSX AEG G.IV-K Grossflugzeug

The AEG series of twin engine bombers are largely the forgotten member of the German bomber triad consisting of the AEG, Gotha and the Friedrichshafen.

The Gotha was the long range workhorse, however they were very tail heavy and tiring to fly, especially after the bomb load was dropped and the center of gravity shifted. Friedrichshafens were considered mid range bombers and the AEG was the short range cousin.

The AEG G.IV is considered by some to be the best airplane of the three. It was the fastest and had a payload 623 lbs greater than the Friedrichshafen. While Gotha crews struggled to keep their heavy aircraft aloft, the AEG was renowned as an easy machine to fly.
As testimony to its good flying qualities the crews of Kampfgeschwader 4 are known to have flown up to seven combat missions a night on the Italian front. When the war ended in November 1918 the allies were surprised that only 540 AEG G. IV aircraft existed. By flying five or more missions a night the allies were led the believe that the German bomber force was much larger than it actually was.
The AEG G.IV also had a quality that endeared it to the men who flew it - it was an extremely rugged aircraft. Unlike the other German bombers the AEG featured an all metal welded tube frame. Photos of AEG crashes usually show the wings crumpled while the crew compartments stayed intact, allowing the men to walk away from the crash.
The majority of over 540 AEG G bombers built were of G.IV type, powered by 194kW Mercedes D.IVa engines. G.IVs became operational in late 1916, remaining in service until the Armistice.
This K model had a biplane tailplane and a 20 mm cannon in the nose. It was powered by 2 x 267hp Mercedes D.IVa high compression 6 cilinder inline liquid cooled engines.
The full 267 Hp thrust was not available before the rated altitude of 4,265 ft has been reached, even when applying full power. For more details on the high compression engines, please read the historical notes.