Construction plan Arado E.555-1

The construction plan print is supplied from the publisher printed on one side on white paper. The delivery includes building instructions.

Secret Luftwaffe projects have always fascinated Raimund Sonst. He built some of them as models between 2000 and 2023. One of the models that flies very well is the Arado E.555-1. This version has a wingspan of 1,770 mm and is powered by three 69 mm WeMoTec impellers. The body is made of wood with polystyrene-covered wings.

The model of the Arado E.555-1 is very good-natured and a feast for the eyes and ears. The author of the construction plan nevertheless recommends using a gyro on aileron and elevator, because the model tails a little around the vertical axis and the gyro almost eliminates this behavior. The slight wagging around the vertical axis is due to the V-shape, but this is exactly what gives the Arado E.555-1 its beautiful flying appearance. Landings with the Arado are child's play - the model floats in to the landing like a glider.

The construction plan was introduced in FMT 04/2024.

Technical specifications:

• Wingspan: 1,770mm
• Flying weight: 5,000 g
• Center of gravity: 435 mm behind the leading edge in the fuselage area
• Airfoil: HM50 on HM50t
• Design CA: 1.2; rudder 2 mm high
• Impeller: 3 × 69 mm impeller from WeMoTec
• Motor: HET 3W20
• Battery: 3 × 4s-3,700 mAh LiPo
• Controller: 3 × YEP or Sunrise with 120 A
• Rudder range:  +- 35 mm