The Arado SC I, a biplane trainer, was developed in Germany during the 1920s.
It was an adaptation of the S I model, featuring a significantly more potent inline engine, which required the structure to be reinforced.
Originally designed for the covert military aviation school in Lipetsk, the aircraft was ultimately not utilised for this purpose.
Instead, a limited quantity was manufactured for the Deutsche Verkehrsfliegerschule.
Specifications
Crew
Two
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).
Sources Arado Geschichte Eines Flugzeugwerks-Jorg Armin Kranzhoff. Die geheimen Anfänge der Luftwaffe 1920-1935-Waffen-Arsenal Special Band-M Griehl. Die deutschen Militärflugzeuge 1919-1934-H Stutzer.
