The Latecoere 298 (sometimes abridged to Late 298) was a French seaplane that served during World War II. It was designed primarily as a torpedo bomber, but served also as a dive bomber against land and naval targets, and as a maritime reconnaissance aircraft. Of a sturdy and reliable construction and possessing good manoeuvrability, it was France's most successful military seaplane, and served throughout the war in various guises.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 51.4ft (15.7m)
- Length 41.0ft (12.5m)
- Height 15.9ft (4.8m)
- Empty Weight 1,871lbs (848kg)
- Loaded Weight 4,128lbs (1,872kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.121
- Wing Loading 16.5lbs/ft2 (80.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 250.3ft2 (23.3m2)
- Drag Points 1608
Parts
- Number of Parts 121
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 411
It’s one of my favorite planes. Sucks that nobody made a detailed version yet.
Nice plane.Good job for your build.