The Ar 234 B-2 was the world's first jet bomber, which was developed by the German company Arado. The B-2 was designed as a bomber, whereas earlier variants were reconnaissance aircraft. The prototype made its first flight on March 12, 1944. The fuel tanks occupied virtually the entire fuselage, so bombs were mounted on external racks. The fixed tail armament installed on earlier versions was removed because it was ineffective. The aircraft was also equipped with a periscope that allowed the pilot to switch to the bomb sight; however, the image was inverted, making it inconvenient. An attempt was made to develop a night fighter based on this aircraft. Two prototypes were sent to a special air group. After participating in combat operations, it was determined that they were unsuitable, and the project was abandoned. From mid-1944 until the end of the war, approximately 210 Ar 234 aircraft were built.
German designers developed the WB 151 Magirusbombe gun pod specifically for the planned night interceptor variants. Since the night interceptors never entered mass production, the pod was sometimes mounted on the day variants.
The Ar 234 B-2 (WB 151) was introduced in Update 2.59 "Sky Odyssey". This German bomber boasts excellent survivability and decent payload options. Its new cannons allow it to effectively engage enemy fighters, especially when combined with its good maneuverability. However, the Ar 234 has relatively weak engines and poor pilot protection.
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