Arado Ar 396
Arado Flugzeugwerke / Avia · Germany · first flew 1944 · light aircraft
The Arado Ar 396 was a German two-seat advanced trainer designed in the final years of World War II, with production carried out by the Czech firm Avia under occupation.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing two-seat trainer designed by Arado, produced by Avia in Czechoslovakia
- Tandem glazed cockpit with good all-round visibility
- Single Argus As 411 inline engine
Clean low-wing monoplane with long tandem glazed canopy; single inline engine and simple undercarriage distinguish it from more complex combat types.
Specifications
- The Arado Ar 396 has a length of 9.3 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 330 km/h (205 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Intended to replace older trainers in the Luftwaffe training pipeline, the Ar 396 was designed for simplicity of construction and good handling characteristics. Post-war, surviving Czech-built examples continued to serve under the designation C-2 with the Czechoslovak Air Force.
Variants
The post-war Czech-operated version was designated C-2 and remained in service into the late 1940s.
Where you'll see it
Used by the Luftwaffe in the final months of WWII and subsequently by Czechoslovakia as the C-2 trainer.
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