The arado s i was a biplane trainer built in germany in 1925. Arado ar 196 the arado196 was a highly successful seaplane design which served as a reconnaissance plane for the kriegsmarine. The machine, nicknamed madchen fur alles maidofallwork by the kriegsmarine crews, was also used by the land based naval air force. When revell germany released the ar 196a3 kit back in 2010, many of us thought it was an unusualand slightly riskysubject choice for 2 scale, but were grateful all the same. Arado ar 196a, 2 scale by revell plastic models world. In fact the spitfires met ar 196 float planes from bogr 196. In autumn 1936 the technical department of the reichsluftfahrtministerium reichs ministry for aviation issued a specification for a catapult float plane to replace the heinkel he 50s then serving with the bordfliegerstaffeln. The arado ar 196 was the last combat floatplane built in europe. Arado ar 196 specifications technical data description.
Two are exhibited in the us and one in bulgaria, an ally of the nazis during the second world war. Besides germany, bulgaria was the only country that used the arado when they obtained 12 arado ar196a3. Arado ar 196 a5 an arado ar 196 a5 floatplane stored. It was obsolescent by the end of world war ii but during the war, this airplane served germany. All results related to arado ar 196 found on 80 scale modeling websites and the scalemates kit database.
Arado ar 196 shipborne reconnaissance floatplane aircraft. The 20 page, a4 size booklet contains 10 sheets of 1. It has been downloaded 148 times by fellow modelers from around the world. Jun 26, 2019 the arado ar 196 was the principle floatplane of the german luftwaffe throughout world war 2. This was the storage facility of the smithsonian air and space collection but is no longer open to the public as all the items are being moved to the new facility at dulles international airport, washington dc. German floatplane arado ar 196 a3 in bulgarian museum of aviation, krumovo. Contemporary pictures seem to be rare, so i had to rely on artwork. Everyone gets free storage to upload their files, be they photos, cad models, pdf building instructions, whatever. Revell are proving prolific these days, with plenty of newtool kits being released like the impressive armour subjects such as their panther ausf d in 1.
These planes were armed similarly to a2 version, there was a slight difference in the modified equipment, they had propeller spinner and fug 16 z radio station instead of fug. Mg 17 machine gun fixed to fire forward, and one 7. Arado ar 196 history, photos, specification of the arado. This kit is marketed as a ar 196b, but does in fact represent the v4 machine. Twoseat shipboard reconnaissance and coastal patrol float seaplane. It was obsolescent by the end of world war ii but during the war, this airplane served germany well in all theaters of operation.
The arado ar 196 was the principle floatplane of the german luftwaffe throughout world war 2. Arado ar 196 reconaissance plane the arado ar 196 was the primary float plane on board of german kriegsmarine ships. The siemenshalske sh 11 powered the arado s iii, a virtually identical aircraft of which only a single prototype was constructed and sold to turkey. The arado ar 196 airframe album 7 series scale modelling now. Both worked well, but the twin floats were chosen, as there was less likelihood of them digging in. This is tacitly acknowledged in the markings guide, which describes the only supplied scheme as arado ar 196 b, v4, dovmb, 1938.
The first prototypes of the all metal planes flew in summer of 1937 showing its superiority over the competing fockewulf design. The ar 196 was a shipboard reconnaissance lowwing monoplane aircraft built by the german firm arado starting in 1936. Format you get all formats when you buy the drawing. Just three arado ar 196 are preserved until today from the 526 that came off the production line. The arado ar 196 is a singleengine twoseat shipboard reconnaissance aircraft produced by the german manufacturer arado flugzeugwerke gmbh in operation with the german kriegsmarine german navy during world war ii. The next year it was selected as the winner of a design contest and became the standard aircraft of the kriegsmarine german navy throughout world war ii. The arado ar 196 was the most popular shipboard floatplane used on board heavy warships and auxiliary cruisers of the kriegsmarine during the world war ii. Catapulting a3 version built in 24 units from october to december, 1940 to replace the a1. While the ar 234 had very little influence on the outcome of world war ii, being much too late and too few in number, it had influence on later aircraft designs. Substanzielle wrackteile liegen noch immer am ufer des sees. Here are some pictures of revells all new arado ar 196 a3 in 2 scale under construction and complete. The ar 196 was a shipboard reconnaissance aircraft built by the german firm arado starting in 1936. The first of three prototypes was powered by a bristol lucifer radial engine, while the other two arado s. Production continued with a2 to a5 versions and a few modified singlefloat ar.
The 14th volume of the topdrawings series is focused on the arado ar 196, german shipboard reconnaissance float plane. Technical layout aircraft general information arado. It has been downloaded 37 times by fellow modelers from around the world. The arado ar 196 was a shipboard reconnaissance lowwing monoplane aircraft built by the. Revells 2 scale arado ar 196 a3 will be available online from. Arado ar 196 the arado 196 was a highly successful seaplane design which served as a reconnaissance plane for the kriegsmarine. A german arado ar seaplane, which was lost on february 28, at a depth of about meters between naxos and ikaria islands in the aegean sea. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page information wikidata item cite this page. Apr 21, 2016 build update arado ar 196 a 3 duration. Although most units had operated from coastal air bases, but the aircraft is best known as the catapult launched scout plane of the german navy. Jan 07, 2009 the ar 196 was a shipboard reconnaissance aircraft built by the german firm arado starting in 1936. The ar 196 was designed in 1936 as a replacement for the he 114. Bricksafe helps lego fans share their creations with other fans.
Garber storage and restoration facility, suitland, md. The new arado was tested with twin floats as well as with a center float woutriggers configuration similar to the kingfisher. An arado ar 196 a5 floatplane stored and awaiting restoration in the paul e. Arado ar 196 history, photos, specification of the arado ar 196. Development started in fall of 1936 as a replacement of the obsolete heinkel biplanes used these days.
Only three ar floatplanes still exist from the total production run of aircraft, excluding the prototypes and preproduction aircraft. Everyone gets free storage to upload their files, be they photos, cad models, pdf. Media in category arado ar 196 drawings the following 23 files are in this category, out of 23 total. The arado ar 196 a3 was the most popular version, of which 297 planes were built 274 in warenmunde and 23 under licence by the s. With bricksafe, you can upload your lego related files or explore and download files shared by others. Sagr 125 1942 mpm model kit 148 developpement development. The arado ar 196 was a shipboard reconnaissance lowwing monoplane aircraft built by the german firm of arado starting in 1936. Little did we expect that the company would follow it up with the singlefloat ar 196b, which never entered service, with only sixtoten pre. The arado ar aircraft of the german battleship bismarck. Raf fighter command activity in 1942 file, by tony wood. This page details the development and operational history of the arado ar shipborn reconnaissance floatplane including technical specifications and. The next year it was selected as the winner of a design contest, and became the standard. The arado ar 196 was used in the north atlantic, south atlantic, the mediteranean sea, the black sea, indian ocean and the pacific and in different locations on the european continent. Arado ar 196 is catapulted from a german warship during world war ii.
The arado ar 196 a detailed guide to the eye of the kriegsmarine amazingly, this is the seventh title to be published in short time in this growing series that offers modellers enough reference and guidance to scale modellers interested in building the type. In addition to the german luftwaffe and kriegsmarine, romania and bulgaria also used the aircraft in limited numbers. After repairs, thirtyseven arado ar 96 aircraft fitted with soviet radio equipment were integrated into the aviation element of the soviet border guard. Lar 196 era imbarcato a bordo di navi da battaglia e incrociatori della kriegsmarine per essere impiegato come. The first arado ar 196 to fall into allied hands was an example belonging to the german cruiser admiral hipper, which was captured in lyngstad, eide, by a norwegian marinens flyvebaatfabrikk m.
In greece arados were mainly used for reconnaissance and convoy cover in the aegean. Ia aircraft were fitted with the siemenshalske sh 12. A german arado ar 196a5 seaplane being catapulted in 1947 at the naval air. These are the first images of the completed model, as well as photos taken during construction. The aircraft was showcased in quantity on nearly every front that germany was threatened or was threatening and fared well against allied shipping convoys and even claimed numerous allied aircraft along the way. One bmw 2k ninecylinder radial aircooled engine, rated at 960hp at takeoff and 820hp at 3280 ft.
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