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Arado E.381
Photo: Alf van Beem · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
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AradoE.381

Air Superiority Fighters · Germany · 1944
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AradoE.381

Arado E.381
Arado E.381 Photo: Alf van Beem · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Air-to-Air Lethality
10
Agility
20
Speed
25
Radar & Avionics
5
Range
5
Stealth
5
Survivability
15
Reliability
30
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin Germany
CategoryAir Superiority Fighters
EraWorld War II
In service1944–1944
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
15
Air Superiority Fighters MASS Rating
141/143
World War II
766/832
All-Time
Air Superiority Fighters · 10 axes scored
Air-to-Air Lethality
10
Agility
20
Speed
25
Radar & Avionics
5
Range
5
Stealth
5
Survivability
15
Reliability
30
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
Arado E.381
Country
Production
1944–1944
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · WORLD WAR II
141
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
25
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
15
air superiority fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air superiority fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
  • Crew1
  • Primary Roleparasite fighter
◈Powerplant5MOD.5
  • Engine TypeWalter HWK 109-509A
  • Engine ModelWalter HWK 109-509
  • Number of Engines1
  • Thrust (dry, each)16
  • AfterburnerNo
▣Performance1MOD.1
  • Top Speed900 km/h
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
  • Length4.69 m
  • Wingspan4.43 m
  • Height1.29 m
  • Wing Area5
  • Empty Weight830 kg
  • Loaded Weight1,200 kg
◆Armament1MOD.1
  • Internal GunMK 108 30 mm cannon
▤Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational Statuscancelled
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1944Production started
82
years in service
0
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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