Arado Ar240 v-3
Model Variants (Including Prototypes)
Ar 240V-1 - Initial Prototype Model
Ar 240V-2 - Second Prototype Model; larger ailerons, additional vertical fin on dive braking system and inclusion of smallish radiators for improved cooling.
Ar 240V-3 - Third Prototype Model; fitted with Arado / DVL FA 9 rear-firing weapons system; armament consisted of 1 x 7.92mm MG 81Z machine gun.
Ar 240V-4 - Fourth Ordered Prototype; first in series to include operational dive brake system.
Ar 240V-5 - Fifth Ordered Prototype; fitted with updated FA 13 weapon system consisting of 2 x 13mm MG 131 cannons.
Ar 240V-6 - Sixth Prototype Model
Ar 240A-0 - Initial Production Model Series; high-altitude reconnaissance variant; four preproduction aircraft produced.
Ar 240B-0 - Proposed Fighter-Bomber/Reconnaissance Variant.
Ar 240C-0 - Multi-Role Platform
Ar 240C-1 - Heavy Fighter Variant
Ar 240C-2 - Night Fighter Variant
Ar 240C-3 - Light Bomber Variant
Ar 240C-4 - High-Altitude Reconnaissance Variant
Ar 240E-0 - Dedicated Bomber Variant
Ar 240F-0 - Dedicated Fighter Variant