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 (German Navy) throughout the Second World War , and was the only German seaplane to serve throughout the conflict.

The Arado Ar 196 was the last combat floatplane built in Europe. 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 type flew in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans and the Mediterranean, Baltic, Aegean, Black, and North Seas.

2024年5月21日 · The Arado 196 was the prime German observation floatplane of the Kriegsmarine, with more 541 made in 1940-44 across five variants, catapulted by Krisgmarine's capital ships and cruisers, and from shore bases

2019年5月8日 · The Arado Ar 196 was designed as a two-seat low-wing reconnaissance floatplane in 1937 for operation from German Navy (Kriegsmarine) warships and was built at the Arado Flugzeugwerke at Warnemunde in Berlin.

Four Arado Ar 196 seaplanes were carried on board the Bismarck although a maximum number of six could be embarked if necessary. These were very robust and heavily armed single-engine aircraft with twin floats.

The Arado-196 was a highly successful seaplane design which served as a reconnaissance plane for the Kriegsmarine. 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.

2022年12月29日 · The Arado Ar 196 was the principle floatplane of the German Luftwaffe throughout World War 2. 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.

In-flight photo of (GA+DX) Arado Ar 196A-2. Deliveries began in Nov. 1939. Operators: Germany, Bulgeria, Finland and Romania. Total production was 593 aircraft.

The Arado Ar-196 aircraft, also known as "Seeadler" (Sea eagle), was a versatile fighter aircraft developed by Germany during World War II. This section provides a detailed overview of its design, capabilities, and historical significance.

The Arado Ar 196 aircraft was primarily used for maritime reconnaissance and served as a scout plane for the German Navy. It played a crucial role in providing intelligence on enemy movements at sea and coastal areas.