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Arado Ar 196
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Arado Ar 196

1936 maritime reconnaissance floatplane family by Arado

541Units built

Overview

The Arado Ar 196 is a shipboard reconnaissance low-wing monoplane aircraft designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Arado. It was the standard observation floatplane of the Kriegsmarine throughout the Second World War, and was the only German seaplane to serve throughout the conflict.

Specifications

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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