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ARADO AR 196
Specifications

Models: Ar 196A, B, C
Origin: Arado Flugzeugwerke GmbH
Type: Maritime patrol float plane
Crew: Two
Number Built: 500+
First Flight: Ar 196V1: May 1938
Service Delivery: August 1, 1939
Powerplant:
Ar 196A-3:
   Model: BMW 132K
   Type: Nine-cylinder radial
   Number: One
   Horsepower: 960hp
Dimensions: Ar 196A-3
Span: 40 ft. 8¼ in. (12.4m)
Length: 36 ft. 1 in. (11m)
Height: 14 ft. 7¼ in. (4.45m)

Weights: Ar 196A-3
Empty: 6,593lb (2990kg)
Loaded: 8,223lb (3730kg)
 Performance:
Max. speed:
  193 mph (310kph) at 13,120 ft (4000m)
Cruising speed: 158 mph (255 kph)
Initial climb: 980 ft (300m)/min
Service ceiling: 22,960 ft (7000m)
Range:
  670 miles (1070km) at 158 mph (253kph)

Armament:
Ar 196A-0
One 7.92mm MG 15 on pivoted mounting aimed by observer.

Ar 196A-2 & Ar 196A-3
Twin MG FF 20mm cannon in outer wings.
One MG 17 7.92mm in top decking.
One 7.92mm MG 15 on pivoted mounting aimed by observer.

Payload:
Underwing racks for two 110lb (50kg) bombs.



Ar 196 of SAGr 131, Bergen (late 1943-44).

Sources:
Wikipedia - Ar 196
Hitler's Luftwaffe By Tony Woods & Bill Gunston
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