Aviatik B.I

The first of indigenous Aviatik biplanes, designed by Robert Wild, was the P.13, flown in April–May 1912. The type was widely used in competitions and gained high reputation. An improved design was the P.14 of 1913, with smaller 2½-bay wings and aerodynamic and structural refinements. Also in 1913, an ultimate refined design P.15 was built, with 2-bay or 3-bay wings and a fail fin. The German air force became interested in Aviatik aircraft and ordered 101 P.13 and P.14s in 1913, then further orders followed. There is a supposition, that earlier B-class 100 hp Aviatiks might have been designated B.I as well. ==Variants==

;P.13:1912 two-seat reconnaissance biplane, (designated B.I). ;P.14:1913 two-seat reconnaissance biplane, an improved P.13, 101 P.13 and P.14 aircraft ordered, (designated B.I). ;P.15:two-seat reconnaissance biplane, (designated B.I). ;P.15a:B.I aircraft with engine. ;P.15b:Avaitik B.II (powered by a engine). ;B: early deliveries of P.13 and P.14 Aviatiks were designated with B nnn/nn (B serial / year) ;B.I: From 1915 P.15a with engines. ;B.II: From 1915 P.15b with engines. ;SAML S.1: 410 B.I aircraft built by Società Aeronautica Meccanica Lombardia (SAML) in Italy. ==Operators==

; • KuKLFT ; • Luftstreitkrafte ; • Corpo Aeronautico Militare ; • Paraguayan Air Force ; • Turkish Air Force - Postwar, SAML Aviatik B.I . ==Specifications (P.15a B.I)==