Arado TEW 16-43/15 (1943)

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ABOUT THE DESIGN:    ABOUT THE MODEL:
The Arado Ar TEW 16/43-23 was one of three jet-powered fighter proposals put forward by designer Wilhelm Van Nes.  The plane was to feature all-metal construction, and a single jet engine, most likely a Heinkel He S 011  mounted atop the fuselage immediately behind the cockpit. To improve the climb rate and performance above 10000 meters (32800 feet), a Walter HWK 509A bi-fuel rocket engine was also placed within the rear  fuselage, along with the T-Stoff and C-Stoff tanks. Because of the jet engine's unusual placement, a twin fin and rudder arrangement was chosen.

The narrow fuselage required an unusual landing gear arrangement consisting of small spherical wheels placed in tandem. The nose and main wheels retracted forwards.

The cockpit was located in the nose of the fuselage and afforded good front vison, but vision to the rear was very poor due to the engine and intake position. Armament was to consist of two MG 151/15 15mm or MG 151/20 20mm cannon and one MK 103 30mm cannon or two MK 108 30mm cannon, all located in the forward fuselage sides.

  • Scale: 1:72
  • Material: Resin
  • Number of Pieces: 26
  • No Decals
 

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