A German shipborne floatplane used for reconnaissance, patrol, and armed maritime missions.
Development
Arado Ar 196 was developed by Arado Flugzeugwerke in Germany (1933–1945) as a armed-reconnaissance aircraft. The family first flew in 1937 and entered service in 1939. Its recorded airframe configuration is fixed wing, with the family classified in the archive as core combat-aircraft scope.
Operational History
Operationally, Arado Ar 196 is represented across armed-reconnaissance aircraft and maritime-combat aircraft roles. The sourced variant records include service with Luftwaffe (1935–1945). Its documented combat-history coverage includes World War II. Role tags attached to the family include anti ship.
Variants and Lineage
Major variants represented in the structured record include Ar 196 A-3.
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ar 196 A-3 | Production | Armed Reconnaissance | Luftwaffe (1935–1945) |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.