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.
(OPERATORS list includes past, present, and future operators when applicable)
✓Ground Attack (Bombing, Strafing)
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 (ISR), Scout
Surveil ground targets / target areas to assess environmental threat levels, enemy strength, or enemy movement.
Length
41.2 ft (12.56 m)
Width/Span
50.9 ft (15.50 m)
Height
17.2 ft (5.25 m)
Empty Wgt
6,614 lb (3,000 kg)
MTOW
10,582 lb (4,800 kg)
Wgt Diff
+3,968 lb (+1,800 kg)
(Showcased structural values pertain to the Latecoere 298D production variant)
(Showcased performance specifications pertain to the Latecoere 298D production variant. Performance specifications showcased above are subject to environmental factors as well as aircraft configuration. Estimates are made when Real Data not available. Compare this aircraft entry against any other in our database or View aircraft by powerplant type)
STANDARD:
3 x 7.5mm Darne machine guns
OPTIONAL:
Up to 1,500lbs of conventional drop bombs or 1 x torpedo.
Supported Types
(Not all ordnance types may be represented in the showcase above)
Hardpoint Mountings: 3
Late 298 - Base Series Designation
Late 298A
Late 298B
Late 298D
Late 298E
Late 299
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France; Nazi Germany
