Latécoère 298
Latécoère · France · first flew 1936 · bomber
The Latécoère 298 was a French twin-float monoplane torpedo and dive bomber of the French naval aviation.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.56 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine floatplane torpedo bomber
- Twin main floats
- Low cantilever monoplane wing
A clean single-engine low-wing floatplane on two large floats, distinct from biplane torpedo bombers of the era.
Specifications
- The Latécoère 298 has a length of 12.56 m (41 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.5 m (51 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 290 km/h (180 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
First flown in 1936, it entered Aéronavale service and saw action in 1940 in anti-ship and ground-attack roles.
Variants
Several sub-variants differed in wing folding and equipment for shipboard or shore use.
Where you'll see it
Flew with French naval units during the Battle of France and continued in secondary roles thereafter.
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