Arado S I
Arado Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1926 · light aircraft
The Arado S I was a two-seat biplane trainer developed by Arado Flugzeugwerke in the mid-1920s for basic flying instruction. It was powered by a Siemens-Halske Sh 12 radial engine and featured a conventional biplane structure with open tandem cockpits.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine biplane trainer with open cockpits
- Equal-span wings with interplane struts
- Radial engine in exposed ring cowl
A compact equal-span biplane with radial engine and open cockpits, closely resembling other light trainers of its period. The upright interplane struts and short fuselage distinguish it from heavier military types.
Specifications
- The Arado S I has a length of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.5 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 128 km/h (80 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed in 1926 during the early years of Arado's aircraft manufacturing activity, the S I was part of a family of training types intended for Germany's nascent civil aviation schools. Production was limited and the type served a modest role in reestablishing German pilot training after World War I restrictions were eased. It represents the conventional biplane trainer philosophy of the era.
Variants
No significant production variants are recorded; the S I remained a single basic configuration.
Where you'll see it
Used by German civil flying schools in the late 1920s; no foreign operators recorded.
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