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Revision as of 16:57, 12 July 2023

Maroto ARE-1
Douglas XB-43.jpg
The Maroto ARE-1 in 1950.
Role
Experimental bomber
National origin
 Creeperopolis
Manufacturer
Maroto Aircraft Company
First flight
1949
Introduction
1949
Retired
1955
Status
Retired, prototype on display
Primary user
Creeperian Air Force
Number built
1

The Maroto ARE-1 is a Creeperian twin-engine experimental jet aircraft built by the Maroto Aircraft Company. It was the company's first jet aircraft.

History

The Maroto ARE-1 was built by the Maroto Aircraft Company to experiment with jet aircraft technology. The Maroto ARE-1 was the first jet aircraft built by the Maroto Aircraft Company. The Maroto ARE-1 design was not adopted by the Creeperian Air Force. The sole prototype was retired in 1955.

Operators

 Creeperopolis

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2

Performance

Armament

  • Guns:
    • Figueroa-31 machine guns in a remotely operated tail mount, never installed.
    • Planned attack variant: 8× 0.50 in machine guns in solid nose
  • Bombs: 8,000 lb (3,600 kg)

See also