Arado AR 196

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Arado AR 196

The Ar 196 was designed primarily to replace the He 60 biplane then currently in service on all of Germany's capital ships. One of the few seaplanes to see service in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, the Ar 196's primary duties consisted of reconnaissance and shadowing of service vessels. While in most respects the Ar 196 is not a formidable aircraft, for a seaplane it's performance exceeded it's Allied counterparts. After Germany's capital ships ceased active participation in the war, most Ar 196's were relegated to sea patrols from shore bases. About 50 planes served with Balkan air forces in the Adriatic and Black Sea.

Type: Two-seat maritime patrol aircraft

Engine:1

BMW 132K nine-cylinder radial

960 hp

Dimensions:

Span: 12.4m

Length: 11m

Height: 4.4m

Weights:

Empty: 6.580lb (2990 kg)

Loaded: 8,223lb (3730 kg)

Performance:

Speed: 193 mph (310km/h)

Initial climb: 980 ft (300m)/min

Service ceiling: 23,000ft

Range: 670 miles (1070 km)

Armament:

Twin MG FF 20 mm cannon in wings outboard of propeller disc

One MG 17 7.92mm in top decking

Twin MG 15 on pivoted mounting aimed by observer.

Rack under each wing for 110lb (50 kg) bomb.


	Classic Combat Aircraft \| home Arado AR 196 The Ar 196 was designed primarily to replace the He 60 biplane then currently in service on all of Germany's capital ships. One of the few seaplanes to see service in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, the Ar 196's primary duties consisted of reconnaissance and shadowing of service vessels. While in most respects the Ar 196 is not a formidable aircraft, for a seaplane it's performance exceeded it's Allied counterparts. After Germany's capital ships ceased active participation in the war, most Ar 196's were relegated to sea patrols from shore bases. About 50 planes served with Balkan air forces in the Adriatic and Black Sea. Type: Two-seat maritime patrol aircraft Engine:1 BMW 132K nine-cylinder radial 960 hp Dimensions: Span: 12.4m Length: 11m Height: 4.4m Weights: Empty: 6.580lb (2990 kg) Loaded: 8,223lb (3730 kg) Performance: Speed: 193 mph (310km/h) Initial climb: 980 ft (300m)/min Service ceiling: 23,000ft Range: 670 miles (1070 km) Armament: Twin MG FF 20 mm cannon in wings outboard of propeller disc One MG 17 7.92mm in top decking Twin MG 15 on pivoted mounting aimed by observer. Rack under each wing for 110lb (50 kg) bomb.