Arado SC I

Summary

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. [1]

SC I
Role Civil trainer
Manufacturer Arado
First flight 1926
Number built 14

Specifications edit

 
Arado SC.I 3-view drawing from Le Document aéronautique March,1927

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 edit

Related lists

References edit

  1. ^ "Arado SC-I". Nevington War Museum. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 73.
  • World Aircraft Information Files. Brightstar Publishing, London. File 889 Sheet 73
  • German Aircraft between 1919 – 1945
  • Nevington War Museum