The Latécoère 298, sometimes shortened to Late 298, was a French seaplane that served during the Second World War. It was designed mainly as a torpedo bomber but also served as a dive bomber against land and naval targets and as a maritime reconnaissance aircraft. Of sturdy and reliable construction and with good manoeuvrability, it was the most successful military seaplane of France and served throughout the war in various forms.
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Latécoère 298 (1936) Single-engine floatplane torpedo and dive bomber, successor to the 29.
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The Latécoère 298 (sometimes abridged to Late 298) was a French seaplane that served during World War II.
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The Latécoère 298 (sometimes abridged to Late 298) was a French seaplane that served during World War II.
Design and development, first flight
The prototype Laté 298, as it came to be known, was completed at Latécoère's Toulouse plant in 1936 and first flew on 6 May 1936.
Operational history, retirement
The last Laté 298s were retired from active service in 1946, but continued to serve as trainers until 1950.
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Latécoère 298 (1936) Single-engine floatplane torpedo and dive bomber, successor to the 29.
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