In August 1943, the design department of Arado completed an extensive study into the future development of jet fighters. Designer Wilhelm van Nes put forward three fighter proposals: a twin-jet powered version, a rocket powered version and a combination jet/rocket powered version. The Arado TEW 16/43-13 was a low wing, rocket powered interceptor. The wing and tailplanes were moderately swept back, and the Walter HWK 509A rocket engine was buried within the fuselage towards the rear of the fuselage. There were two fuel tanks (T-Stoff and C-Stoff rocket propellents) also located within the fuselage. An interesting feature were the spherical tires, a space and weight saving innovation. Armament was to be two MG 151/20 20mm cannon and two MK 108 30mm cannon, all located in the nose.
Span: 8.85 m (29' 0") Length: 9.7 m (31' 9.9") Max. Speed: Unknown
The Arado TEW 16/43-13 in evaluation/test colors....
A cutaway drawing of the Arado TEW 16/43-13
showing some of the internal components....
showing some of the internal components....
be used on the Arado TEW 16/43-13
All images on this page from Reichdreams Dossier #16 Arado Jet Fighters by J.Miranda and P.Mercado
Artwork by Ronnie Olsthoorn
An Arado TEW 16-43/13 barely
escapes a mid-air collision with a
Davis Manta* fighter,
while climbing vertically.
escapes a mid-air collision with a
Davis Manta* fighter,
while climbing vertically.
*The Manta was an American project for a long-range high-performance fighter, powered by a simple 1150 hp Allison engine driving a contra rotating prop. The patented Davis airfoil used on the Manta's wings enabled it to have an endurance of ten hours, making it an ideal escort fighter for bomber formations. The Manta project was canceled in 1943 under mysterious circumstances...