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AGO Pusher Seaplane Trainer

Страна: Германия

Год: 1912

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J.Herris Otto, AGO and BFW Aircraft of WWI (A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes 37)


Ago Pusher Seaplane Trainer

   The Ago Seaplane Pusher Trainer was a 1912 amphibian development of the Ago Pusher Trainer and like it was a two-seater. The main floats were added under the fuselage nacelle and another, smaller pair of floats were added under the tail to keep the tail out of the water. Wheels were attached to the main floats that could be folded up out of the way for water operation.
   The additional weight of the floats required more power and a larger wing, especially for the greater friction of water take-offs. An 150 hp Argus was fitted for the extra power needed and the wings were extended from three or three and a half bays of the land version to four and a half bays. Wing span was 18 meters.


Журнал Flight


Flight, November 2, 1912.

German Hydro-Aeroplane Meeting.

   THREE hydro-aeroplanes took part in competitions at Putzig on October 25th, when all the events were won by Thelen on an Albatross, which was eventually purchased by the Government. In the speed test he covered the ten kilometres in 12 mins. 12 secs. The other competitors were Fischer (Aviatik) and Gorrissen (Ago).


Flight, September 25, 1914.

AIRCRAFT "MADE IN GERMANY"
WHICH MAY BE EMPLOYED AGAINST THE ALLIES.

2. The Ago Seaplane
   is of the engine-behind or "pusher" type. It is characterized by a peculiarly-shaped nacelle, which is very deep in front and runs to a horizontal knife edge at the rear. The engine - a 150 h.p. Argus - is mounted in the rear of the nacelle, and a short distance above the upper longitudinals. The centre portion of the trailing edge of upper and lower planes has been cut away in order to provide a clearance for the propeller. In front of the engine are the two seats arranged tandem fashion, the pilot occupying the front seat. To the trailing edge of the upper main plane, which has a considerable overhang, are fitted ailerons of large area. These have a greater chord at their outer ends than at the root, in order to render them more efficient.
   Carried on an outrigger consisting of four tail booms connected with struts and cross-members, and diagonally cross braced, are the tail planes, which consist of a slightly cambered fixed tail plane, to the trailing edge of which is hinged an undivided elevator, and of three vertical rudders. Two cylindrical tail floats take the weight of the tail planes when the machine is at rest.
   The two main floats, which are of the plain non-stepped type, are carried on a framework of steel tubes coming down from the lower main plane. In addition to the floats, four wheels are fitted for use over land. These wheels can be raised clear of the water by means of a lever in the pilot's cockpit when it is desired to start the machine from the sea.

Журнал - Flight за 1912 г.
HYDRO-AEROPLANES AT THE HEILIGENDAMM MEETING. - Von Gorissen on then Ago biplane.
J.Herris - Otto, AGO and BFW Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (37)
This Ago Seaplane Pusher Trainer carried competition number D7. The photo illustrates its amphibian design and here is on its wheels.
J.Herris - Otto, AGO and BFW Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (37)
The Ago Seaplane Pusher Trainer was a seaplane derived from the Ago Pusher trainer. Floats were added under the fuselage nacelle and under the tailplane and the wings are extended to 4 1/2 bays of bracing. The additional wing area was needed due to the additional weight, especially during a water take-off. (Peter M. Grosz Collection/STDB)
J.Herris - Otto, AGO and BFW Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (37)
The photo shows how airplanes drew a crowd in this era. (Peter M. Grosz Collection/STDB)
Журнал - Flight за 1914 г.
2. The Ago seaplane.
J.Herris - Otto, AGO and BFW Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (37)
Ago Floatplane Pusher Trainer Marine Number D15 photographed February 2, 1914 while being refueled by hand.The wheels have been removed. (Peter M. Grosz Collection/STDB)
Seaplanes were allocated consecutive numbers which at first were prefixed with 'D' for Doppeldecker (biplane) or 'E' for Eindecker (monoplane); however, after number 20 had been issued, the use of the prefix was discontinued. Shown here is Ago pusher seaplane D15 at Kolberg on 12 February 1914; built in 1913, this machine was powered by an 80hp Argus engine. The marine number marked on the nacelle is also carried on the outer surfaces of the outboard rudders. Following mobilization, 'Kiel' was additionally marked on the outboard sides of the floats.
J.Herris - Otto, AGO and BFW Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (37)
An Ago Floatplane Pusher Trainer taxiing on the water.The wheels have been removed. (Peter M. Grosz Collection/STDB)
Журнал - Flight за 1914 г.
2. The Ago seaplane.