Latécoère 298
| Latécoère 298 | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Torpedo-bomber seaplane |
| Manufacturer | Latécoère, Breguet |
| Status | Retired |
| Primary users | French Navy |
| Number built | 121 |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 28 October 1938 |
| First flight | 6 May 1936 |
| Retired | 1951 |
The Latécoère 298 (sometimes abridged to Laté 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.