A German two-seat reconnaissance-bomber produced in limited numbers before Aviatik shifted capacity to license production of the DFW C.V.
Development
Aviatik C.III was developed by Automobil und Aviatik AG in German Empire as a armed-reconnaissance aircraft. The family first flew in 1916. Its recorded airframe configuration is fixed wing, with the family classified in the archive as core combat-aircraft scope.
Operational History
Operationally, Aviatik C.III is represented primarily in the armed-reconnaissance aircraft role. The sourced variant records include service with German Luftstreitkräfte. Its documented combat-history coverage includes World War I.
Variants and Lineage
Major variants represented in the structured record include C.III.
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| C.III | Production | Armed Reconnaissance | German Luftstreitkräfte |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Aviatik C.III — Polish Aviation Museum · Tier 2