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Arado Ar 234
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Arado Ar 234

1943 bomber aircraft by Arado

244Units built

Overview

The Arado Ar 234 Blitz ("Lightning") is a jet-powered bomber designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Arado. It was the world's first operational turbojet-powered bomber, seeing service during the final months of the Second World War.

Specifications

Dimensions

Length12.64 m
Wingspan14.41 m

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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