Arado Ar 233
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Arado Ar 233
| Ar 233 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Transport amphibian flying boat |
| Manufacturer | Arado |
| Status | Cancelled |
| Number built | None |
The Arado Ar 233 was a 1940s German design for a civil twin-engined amphibian flying boat developed by Dewoitine in France under the control of Arado Flugzeugwerke.[1]
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Design and development
The Ar 233 was a twin-engined flying-boat with room for ten passengers, it would have been powered by either two BMW 323 or BMW 801 engines.[1] A retractable tricycle landing gear would allow amphibious operation.[1] A mock-up was completed by Dewoitine in German-occupied France but the project was abandoned due to the Liberation of France in 1944.
Specifications (proposed)
Data from Jane's Fighting Aircraft of World War II[1]
General characteristics
- Capacity: 10 passengers
- Powerplant: 2 × BMW 323 or BMW 801 piston engines, not known kW (not known hp) each
Performance
- Cruising speed: 304 km/h (190 mph)
- Range: 1200 km (750 miles)
See also
- Related lists
References
Notes
Bibliography
- Bridgman, Leonard (1988). Jane's Fighting Aircraft of World War II. New York: Crescent Books. ISBN 0-517-67964-7.
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