Aviatik

Aviatik

Industry	Aircraft manufacturing
Founded	1909
Defunct	1919
Fate	Ceased operations following Treaty of Versailles
Headquarters	Freiburg initially, later Leipzig

Automobil und Aviatik AG was a prominent German aircraft producer active during World War I. Originating in Mulhouse (now part of France) in 1909, the firm quickly rose to become one of Germany’s foremost aviation manufacturers. It moved its headquarters to Freiburg in 1914 and subsequently to Leipzig in 1916. Additionally, it established a branch in Vienna known as Österreichisch-Ungarische Flugzeugfabrik Aviatik. Throughout the conflict, the company gained recognition primarily for its reconnaissance planes, notably the Aviatik B.I and Aviatik B.II. Meanwhile, the Austro-Hungarian division developed several original models, including fighter aircraft such as the Aviatik D.I.

History

The enterprise was launched in December 1909 by Georges Chatel, an Alsace native. Initially, production centered on licensed manufacturing of French designs, specifically Hanriot monoplanes and Farman biplanes. Beginning in 1912, the factory shifted focus to creating its own successful biplane models under the guidance of designer Robert Wild.

With the outbreak of World War I, on August 1, 1914, operations were transferred to Freiburg to avoid threats from French forces. Later, in 1916, the company relocated again to expanded facilities located in Leipzig-Heiterblick. The business ceased activities following the enforcement of the 1919 Treaty of Versailles.

Aircraft

File:Aviatik B.I.jpg

Aviatik B.I (P15 variant)

File:Aviatik B.II.jpg

Aviatik B.II model

• Aviatik B.I
• Aviatik B.II
• Aviatik B.III
• Aviatik C.I
• Aviatik C.II
• Aviatik C.III
• Aviatik C.V
• Aviatik (Ö) C.I
• Aviatik (Berg) D.I
• Aviatik (Berg) D.II
• Aviatik D.III
• Aviatik D.IV
• Aviatik D.V
• Aviatik D.VI
• Aviatik D.VII

See also

• List of aircraft manufacturers