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Arado Ar E.381

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The Arado E.381 (Kleinstjäger – "smallest fighter") 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.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 16.6ft (5.0m)
  • Length 19.0ft (5.8m)
  • Height 5.3ft (1.6m)
  • Empty Weight 2,829lbs (1,283kg)
  • Loaded Weight 3,139lbs (1,423kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.073
  • Wing Loading 37.5lbs/ft2 (183.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 83.7ft2 (7.8m2)
  • Drag Points 1017

Parts

  • Number of Parts 45
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 177