Arado Ar 231

The Arado Ar 231 was a lightweight floatplane, developed during World War II in Nazi Germany as a scout plane for submarines by Arado. The need to be stored inside the submarine necessitated compromises in design that made this single-seat seaplane of little practical use.

Ar 231
Arado Ar 231 model, front view, showing the special wing configuration
Role Submarine-borne reconnaissance floatplane
National origin Nazi Germany
Manufacturer Arado Flugzeugwerke
First flight 1941
Number built 6
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