The Arado E.381 (Kleinstjäger – "smallest hunter") was a proposed parasite fighter aircraft. Conceived by Arado Flugzeugwerke in December 1944 for Germany's Luftwaffe during World War II, the E.381 was to have been carried aloft by and launched from an Arado Ar 234 "mother" aircraft. It would then have activated its rocket engine, which would have propelled it to attack Allied (mainly American and British) bombers. Development was cancelled due to lack of funds and official support.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 16.4ft (5.0m)
- Length 15.4ft (4.7m)
- Height 4.0ft (1.2m)
- Empty Weight 2,263lbs (1,026kg)
- Loaded Weight 3,105lbs (1,408kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.618
- Wing Loading 58.2lbs/ft2 (284.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 53.3ft2 (5.0m2)
- Drag Points 875
Parts
- Number of Parts 74
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 172
