Arado Ar 95
Arado Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1936 · fighter
The Arado Ar 95 was a German single-engine biplane designed as a torpedo bomber and reconnaissance floatplane. It featured twin floats and was intended for coastal patrol and light attack duties.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine biplane floatplane torpedo bomber
- Fixed twin floats beneath lower wing
- Radial engine with prominent nose cowl
Identified by its sesquiplane biplane layout with pronounced twin floats and a large radial engine; the lower wing is noticeably smaller than the upper.
Specifications
- The Arado Ar 95 has a length of 11.1 m (36 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.5 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 310 km/h (193 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Developed in the mid-1930s, the Ar 95 competed with other German designs for Kriegsmarine service but was produced in only small numbers. A landplane variant was also trialled. Export versions were sold to Spain.
Variants
The Ar 95A was the production floatplane version; the Ar 95B was a landplane on wheeled undercarriage.
Where you'll see it
The Ar 95 saw limited Luftwaffe and Spanish service; it was largely obsolete by the outbreak of World War II.
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