Arado Ar 234
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Ar 234
Reconnaissance Aircraft / Bomber
The Arado Ar 234 is a twin-engined single-seat Reconnaissance and Bomber Aircraft produced by the German manufacturer Arado Flugzeugwerke GmbH in operation with the German Luftwaffe during the last two years of the World War II.
| Crew | 1 | |
| Propulsion | 2 Turbojet Engines | |
| Engine Model | Junkers Jumo 004B-1 | |
| Engine Power (each) | 8,8 kN | 1978 lbf |
| Speed | 743 km/h | 401 kts 461 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 10.000 m | 32.808 ft |
| Range | 1.100 km | 594 NM 684 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 5.200 kg | 11.464 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 9.850 kg | 21.716 lbs |
| Wing Span | 14,10 m | 46,3 ft |
| Wing Area | 26,4 m² | 284 ft² |
| Length | 12,64 m | 41,5 ft |
| Height | 4,30 m | 14,1 ft |
| First Flight | 30.07.1943 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Production Range | 1944-1945 | |
| Total Production | 210 | |
| Data for (Version) | Arado Ar 234B-2 | |
Remarks
The Arado Ar 234 Blitz was the world's first operational jet powered bomber.
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