Arado SC I
type of aircraft
The Arado SC I was a biplane trainer developed in Germany in the 1920s. It was based on the S I, but powered by a far more powerful inline engine. Accordingly, the structure received considerable strengthening. The aircraft was intended for the clandestine military flying school at Lipetsk, but it was not accepted for this service. Instead, a small number were built for the Deutsche Verkehrsfliegerschule.
Specifications
General characteristics
Crew: two, pilot and instructor
Length: 9.70 m (31 ft 10 in)
Wingspan: 12.92 m (42 ft 3 in)
Height: 3.10 m (10 ft 2 in)
Wing area: 29.3 m2 (315 sq ft)
Empty weight: 1,000 kg (2,205 lb)
Gross weight: 1,500 kg (3,309 lb)
Powerplant: 1 × BMW IV , 170 kW (230 hp)
Performance
Maximum speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 96 kn)
Service ceiling: 5,200 m (17,100 ft)
See also
Related lists
List of Interwar military aircraft
References
Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 73.
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