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Arado Flugzeugwerke Ar 198
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Arado Flugzeugwerke Ar 198

Prototype reconnaissance aircraft by Arado

3Units built

Overview

The Arado Ar 198 was a prototype reconnaissance aircraft, developed by Arado Flugzeugwerke, with backing from the Luftwaffe, who initially preferred it over the Blohm & Voss BV 141 and the Focke-Wulf Fw 189. However, when flight tests were carried out the aircraft performed poorly and did not impress the Luftwaffe. One aircraft was completed in 1938.

Specifications

Powerplant

Engine modelBramo 323 Fafnir

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: Perozopeligroso / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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