Arado Ar 199

In the article that follows, we will delve into the fascinating world of Arado Ar 199. From its impact on current society to its historical origins, through its multiple applications in different areas, we will immerse ourselves in an exhaustive analysis that will allow us to fully understand the importance of Arado Ar 199 in our daily lives. With interviews with experts, relevant data and case studies, this article aims to shed light on a fundamental aspect that has marked a milestone in world history. Join us on this tour of Arado Ar 199 and discover everything behind this phenomenon that is so relevant today.

Ar 199
Model of an Ar 199
Role Trainer
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Arado Flugzeugwerke
First flight 1939[1]
Primary user Luftwaffe
Number built 31[2][3]

The Arado Ar 199 was a floatplane aircraft, built by Arado Flugzeugwerke. It was a low-wing monoplane, designed in 1938 to be launched from a catapult and operated over water. The enclosed cockpit had two side-by-side seats for instructor and student, and a third, rear seat, for a trainee-navigator or radio operator.

Two of the 5 prototypes, D-IFRB and D-ISBC did serve as trainers[1] and were used for air-sea rescue operations from Northern Norway.[4]


Specifications(Ar 199)

Data from Aircraft of the Third Reich Vol.1[5]

General characteristics

  • Crew: three
  • Length: 10.57 m (34 ft 8 in)
  • Wingspan: 12.7 m (41 ft 8 in)
  • Height: 4.36 m (14 ft 4 in)
  • Wing area: 30.4 m2 (327 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 1,675 kg (3,693 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 2,075 kg (4,575 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Argus As 410C inverted V-12 air-cooled piston engine, 340 kW (450 hp)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed variable-pitch propeller

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 260 km/h (160 mph, 140 kn) at 3,000 m (9,800 ft)
  • Cruise speed: 212 km/h (132 mph, 114 kn)
  • Range: 740 km (460 mi, 400 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 6,500 m (21,300 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 4.5 m/s (890 ft/min)
  • Time to altitude: 3,000 m (9,800 ft) in 11 minutes

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Arado Ar 199.
Notes
  1. ^ a b Smith, 1972. p. 34.
  2. ^ Jörg Armin Kranzhoff: Arado – Geschichte eines Flugzeugwerks. Aviatic Verlag, Oberhaching (Germany) 1995, ISBN 3-925505-27-X.
  3. ^ Jörg Armin Kranzhoff: Arado 96 Varianten. In: Flugzeug Profile. 43, UNITEC Medienvertrieb Stengelheim (Germany)
  4. ^ Tilford Jr., Earl (1977). "SEENOTDIENST: Early Development of Air-Sea Rescue". Air University Review (January - February 1977). United States Air Force. Archived from the original on 2017-01-13.
  5. ^ Green, William (2010). Aircraft of the Third Reich. Vol. 1 (1st ed.). London: Aerospace Publishing Limited. pp. 56–57. ISBN 978-1-900732-06-2.
Bibliography
  • Smith, J R; Kay, Antony L. (1972). German Aircraft of the Second World War. London: Putnam. ISBN 978-0-85177-836-5.