Arado Ar 198

Ar 198
Arado Ar 198 D-ODLG. (First prototype)
Role Short range reconnaissance
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Arado Flugzeugwerke
First flight March 1938
Primary user Luftwaffe
Number built 1

The Arado Ar 198 was a prototype reconnaissance aircraft, developed by Arado Flugzeugwerke, with backing from the Luftwaffe, who initially preferred it over the Blohm & Voss BV 141 and the Focke-Wulf Fw 189. However, when flight tests were carried out the aircraft performed poorly and did not impress the Luftwaffe. One aircraft was completed in 1938.