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