Decals

Arado Ar 196 Decals

Brand PRINT SCALE

SKU PS-72461

Features

Nation: Germany

Period: WWII

Scale: 1/72

Type: Aircraft

Price 21,00 €

Description

1/72 Arado Ar 196

1. Arado Ar 196A-1, D-ISFD, 10/(See) LG 2, 1939.

2. Arado Ar 196 Ar 196A-4, T3+LK, 1/Bordfliegerstaffel 196, embarked on the Bismark, 1941.

3. Arado Ar 196A-3, 7R+BK, 2./SAGr 125, operating in the Aegean, 1942.

4. Arado Ar 196A-3, 7R+GK, 2./SAGr 125, Crete, 1941.

5. Arado Ar 196A-1, L2+x41, 10./(See) LG 2, Kiel, 1939.

The Arado Ar 196 was a reconnaissance and observation seaplane developed by the German aircraft company Arado Flugzeugwerke during the 1930s. It was designed primarily to operate from German warships, particularly heavy cruisers and battleships, providing them with an aerial reconnaissance capability.

Characterized by a double float design, the Ar 196 was capable of being catapulted from the mother ship to take off and then land on the sea after completing its reconnaissance mission. It was armed with machine guns for self-defense, but its main function was to perform observation and surveillance missions to gather intelligence on enemy ships, convoys, or coastal targets.

The Arado Ar 196 operated mainly during World War II. It was used by the German Navy, the Kriegsmarine, and was assigned to German warships in service, including cruisers and battleships, where it played an important role in detecting and monitoring the movement of enemy fleets.

In addition, the Ar 196 was also used on some German submarines (U-Boats) as an "auxiliary seaplane." The seaplane was housed in a hangar inside the submarine and was launched and retrieved by means of a crane.

The Arado Ar 196 had an excellent reputation for performance and reliability, however, as with many other Kriegsmarine assets, its importance declined as Allied air superiority became overwhelming during the course of the conflict.

As the war progressed and the effectiveness of the German naval forces diminished, the Arado Ar 196 was increasingly limited in its role and, by the end of the conflict, was gradually withdrawn from service. Nevertheless, it is remembered as a reliable and well-designed seaplane that played an important role in Kriegsmarine operations during World War II.

ARADO AR 196

SKU VWP-A&A07

Brand VALIANT WINGS

Category Books

Airframe Album No.7: The Arado Ar 196

Out of stock

ARADO AR 196

SKU QBT-72431

Brand QUICKBOOST

Scale: 1/72

Type: Aircraft

Category Details

1/72 Arado Ar 196 elica completa (Heller)

7,35 €

ARADO AR 196

SKU PS-72119

Brand PRINT SCALE

Scale: 1/72

Type: Aircraft

Category Decals

1/72 Arado Ar 196

Out of stock