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Ar 231

Arado Flugzeugwerke · Submarine-borne reconnaissance floatplane · Germany · WWII (1939–1945)

Ar 231 — Submarine-borne reconnaissance floatplane
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The Arado Ar 231 was a lightweight floatplane, developed during World War II in Nazi Germany as a scout plane for submarines by Arado. The need to be stored inside the submarine necessitated compromises in design that made this single-seat seaplane of little practical use.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Reconnaissance
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Arado Flugzeugwerke
Primary Role
Submarine-borne reconnaissance floatplane
Service Entry
1941
Produced
6
Engine
1× 6-cylinder air-cooled inverted in-line piston engine
Thrust / Power
160 hp
Length (ft)
26
Wingspan (ft)
33
Empty Weight (lb)
1836
MTOW (lb)
2315
Endurance (hr)
4 hours
Service Ceiling (ft)
9843
Range (mi)
311
Max Speed (mph)
106