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Arado Ar 196
Arado · Ship-based Scout · Germany · WWII (1939–1945)
The Arado Ar 196 is a shipboard reconnaissance low-wing monoplane aircraft designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Arado. It was the standard observation floatplane of the Kriegsmarine throughout the Second World War, and was the only German seaplane to serve throughout the conflict.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Floatplane
- Domain
- Dual-Use
- Era
- WWII (1939–1945)
- Country
- Germany
- Manufacturer
- Arado
- Operator
- Germany military
- Primary Role
- Ship-based Scout
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1939
- Produced
- 541
- Propulsion
- Piston
- Engine
- BMW 132K radial
- Thrust / Power
- 960 hp
- Launch
- Water
- Length (ft)
- 36
- Wingspan (ft)
- 40.8
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 6580
- MTOW (lb)
- 8223
- Endurance (hr)
- 4
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 23000
- Range (mi)
- 670
- Max Speed (mph)
- 193
- Armament
- 2x 20mm MG FF; 2x 7.92mm MG 17; 110 lb bombs