Arado SC I
Arado · Germany · first flew 1926 · light aircraft
The Arado SC I was a German biplane trainer of the 1920s, based on the Arado S I but powered by a far more powerful inline engine.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat biplane trainer
- Pilot and instructor seated in tandem
- Single tractor inline engine, a 230 hp BMW IV
Look for a two-seat trainer biplane with tandem cockpits, a single inline engine and a span of about 12.9 m.
Specifications
- The Arado SC I has a length of 9.7 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.92 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The structure was considerably strengthened to take the BMW IV engine of 230 hp. It was intended for the clandestine military flying school at Lipetsk, but it was not accepted for that service.
Variants
The SC I was a development of the S I with a much more powerful engine.
Where you'll see it
Fourteen were built, and a small number went instead to the Deutsche Verkehrsfliegerschule.
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