Arado Ar 79
Arado Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1938 · light aircraft
The Arado Ar 79 was a German two-seat touring and aerobatic monoplane of 1938, designed for competitive and sporting flying.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Sleek two-seat low-wing touring monoplane with retractable undercarriage
- Single Hirth inline engine with smooth cowling
- Aerobatic-capable airframe with clean wing fillets
A very clean, low-wing two-seater with retractable gear and a smoothly cowled inline engine; its aerobatic-capable wing and elegant fuselage distinguish it from heavier military trainers of similar size.
Specifications
- The Arado Ar 79 has a length of 7.6 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Developed as a high-performance touring aircraft, the Ar 79 featured a retractable undercarriage and a clean aerodynamic profile that made it competitive in European air races and aerobatic contests of the late 1930s.
Variants
A small series was produced; no major combat or military variants were developed.
Where you'll see it
Used primarily by German sport and touring pilots before the war; not adopted for military roles.
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