Arado SC II
Arado · Germany · first flew 1928 · light aircraft
The Arado SC II was a German biplane trainer designed and produced by Arado in the late 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane trainer
- Single BMW Va six-cylinder in-line water-cooled engine
- Two-seat layout
Look for a two-seat biplane trainer with a BMW Va in-line engine at the nose.
Specifications
- The Arado SC II has a length of 8.8 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.2 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was based heavily on the SC I, with a more powerful BMW Va inline engine and an enlarged airframe. The prototype, a modified SC I, first flew in early 1928.
Variants
The prototype was lost during an acceptance flight at Warnemunde, and it had shown a tendency to tip onto its wings during landings.
Where you'll see it
Ten were built, the majority flown by the Deutsche Verkehrsfliegerschule for advanced training and aerial display. At least one is believed to have been operated in China.
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