Arado Ar 199
Arado Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1939 · light aircraft
The Arado Ar 199 was a German two-seat floatplane trainer designed for naval aircrew instruction. It was intended as a replacement for older seaplane training types.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.57 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- German twin-float seaplane trainer of 1939
- Single inline engine with twin floats
- Two-seat open cockpit biplane layout
A twin-float monoplane trainer with a single inline engine, two open cockpits in tandem, and the twin floats arranged symmetrically under the low wing.
Specifications
- The Arado Ar 199 has a length of 10.57 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.7 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 260 km/h (162 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Developed in the late 1930s to train Luftwaffe and naval pilots in seaplane operations, the Ar 199 flew in 1939. Only a small number were built as the Kriegsmarine's need for seaplane training aircraft diminished during the war.
Variants
A small number of production aircraft were built; no significantly different variants were produced.
Where you'll see it
Used in limited numbers by the German Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine for seaplane crew training.
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