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. Even with a warload twice that of the G.II it was not successful in terms of offensive capacity or performance and was often used in a photographic reconnaissance role or as a general combat aircraft.
