Arado Ar 64

Arado Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1930 · fighter

The Arado Ar 64 was a German single-seat biplane fighter developed clandestinely during the Weimar Republic era in circumvention of the Treaty of Versailles. It was among the first modern German fighter designs to enter limited service.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — WingsMid-mounted, straight
E — Engines1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage6.6 m fuselage
T — TailConventional

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A conventional inter-war biplane with equal-span or near-equal-span wings, a radial engine in a ring cowling, fixed spatted undercarriage, and open cockpit. Distinguishable from contemporary designs by its German origin and relatively clean aerodynamic form for the period.

Specifications

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History

First flown in 1930, the Ar 64 was developed to rebuild German fighter pilot skills under cover of sporting aviation. It served briefly with the nascent Luftwaffe during the rearmament period but was quickly superseded by more capable designs. Only a small number were built.

Variants

The Ar 64c and Ar 64d were the main versions differing in engine fit (BMW VI or Siemens-Halske radial). The type was essentially a development exercise rather than a front-line combat aircraft.

Where you'll see it

Used by early Luftwaffe training units and fighter pilot schools in the early 1930s. It was withdrawn as more capable aircraft like the Heinkel He 51 and later the Bf 109 entered service. No examples survive.

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