Arado L II
Arado Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1929 · light aircraft
The Arado L II was a slightly enlarged derivative of the Arado L I biplane, intended for sport flying and basic pilot training in late-1920s Germany. It offered a modest increase in performance over its predecessor.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.72 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Late-1920s German biplane sport/trainer
- Slightly larger than the Arado L I
- Single piston engine with two-seat tandem cockpit
Visually similar to the L I but slightly larger; both are conventional biplanes with tandem two-seat cockpits and low-powered single engines.
Specifications
- The Arado L II has a length of 6.72 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Produced alongside the L I in 1929, the L II shared the same basic design philosophy but with marginally greater dimensions and a more powerful engine. Both types were produced in small numbers for the German civil aviation market and flying clubs of the Weimar Republic era.
Variants
Directly related to the Arado L I; no further sub-variants are recorded.
Where you'll see it
Civil use in Germany through the early 1930s; no military or export operators recorded.
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