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Latecoere 298


Torpedo Bomber Floatplane Aircraft [ 1938 ]



Even the pinnacle of French seaplane design - the Latecoere 298 series - could do little to stem the tide of the German invasion of France in World War 2.



Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 01/21/2019 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com

Specifications



Latecoere - France
Manufacturer(s)
France; Nazi Germany
Operators National flag of France National flag of modern Germany National flag of Nazi Germany
1938
Service Year
France
National Origin
Retired
Project Status
3
Crew
121
Units


GROUND ATTACK
Ability to conduct aerial bombing of ground targets by way of (but not limited to) guns, bombs, missiles, rockets, and the like.
MARITIME / NAVY
Land-based or shipborne capability for operating over-water in various maritime-related roles while supported by allied naval surface elements.
INTELLIGENCE-SURVEILLANCE-RECONNAISSANCE
Surveil ground targets / target areas to assess environmental threat levels, enemy strength, or enemy movement.


41.2 ft
(12.56 meters)
Length
50.9 ft
(15.50 meters)
Width/Span
17.2 ft
(5.25 meters)
Height
6,614 lb
(3,000 kilograms)
Empty Weight
10,582 lb
(4,800 kilograms)
Maximum Take-Off Weight
+3,968 lb
(+1,800 kg)
Weight Difference


1 x Hispano-Suiza 12Ycrs liquid-cooled V12 engine developing 880 horsepower.
Propulsion
186 mph
(300 kph | 162 knots)
Max Speed
20,997 ft
(6,400 m | 4 miles)
Ceiling
932 miles
(1,500 km | 810 nm)
Range


MACH Regime (Sonic)
Sub
Trans
Super
Hyper
HiHyper
ReEntry
RANGES (MPH) Subsonic: <614mph | Transonic: 614-921 | Supersonic: 921-3836 | Hypersonic: 3836-7673 | Hi-Hypersonic: 7673-19180 | Reentry: >19030


STANDARD:
3 x 7.5mm Darne machine guns

OPTIONAL:
Up to 1,500lbs of conventional drop bombs or 1 x torpedo.


3
Hardpoints


Late 298 - Base Series Designation
Late 298A
Late 298B
Late 298D
Late 298E
Late 299


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