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Arado W 2
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Arado W 2

Two-seat twin-engine seaplane trainer

300 kmRange
17.40 mWingspan
2Units built

Overview

The Arado W 2 was a two-seat twin-engine seaplane trainer developed for the DVS in 1928. It was a cantilever monoplane with a fabric-covered steel tube fuselage that accommodated the pilot and instructor in tandem open cockpits. The undercarriage consisted of two pontoons carried on steel struts.

Specifications

Dimensions

Length12.56 m
Wingspan17.40 m
Height4.41 m

Performance

Max. speed145 km/h
Range300 km

Powerplant

Engine modelSh 12

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

Photos

Photo 1: Le Document aéronautique / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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