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Messerschmitt and Arado's Vacation into the Atlantic

41.5k MrVaultech  6.4 years ago

Hello again everyone, and welcome to another teaser of something.
Today, I bring another one of Messerschmitt and Arado's backbone jet fighter; the Ar 217 C-6H!

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This variant, the C-6H, provides significant differences over the prior variants, the C-1 and F-5. These differences I shall list below:

-A new in-line turboprop, the Heinkel HeS 011.

-Two underslung turboprops, Junkers Jumo 109-004H, that increase the top speed and gives a better takeoff time.

-Three larger caliber autocannons mounted around the nose intake, and two smaller caliber autocannons mounted in the wing roots.

-A forward mounted cockpit that provides more space for the pilot and better visibility.

-Significantly larger primary wing surface that provides better manouverability at higher altitudes.

-Retractable towhook near the tail so the 217 can land on carrier decks.

-"Traditional" tail configuration similar to Arado's original Ar 217 concept.

-And lastly, larger fuel tanks in the wing base and engine nacelles.

With all these upgrades, the Ar 217 C-6H is one of the deadliest and most common aircraft over the Atlantic, and eventually will arrive here to the website. (Hopefully within the next month or so)