A French single-engine floatplane torpedo bomber used by naval aviation in 1940 and later under Vichy and Free French control.
Development
Latécoère 298 was developed by Latécoère in France as a maritime-combat aircraft. The family first flew in 1936 and entered service in 1938. Its recorded airframe configuration is fixed wing, with the family classified in the archive as core combat-aircraft scope.
Operational History
Operationally, Latécoère 298 is represented primarily in the maritime-combat aircraft role. The sourced variant records include service with Aéronautique navale. Its documented combat-history coverage includes World War II. Role tags attached to the family include torpedo bomber and anti ship.
Variants and Lineage
Major variants represented in the structured record include Laté 298D.
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laté 298D | Production | Maritime Combat | Aéronautique navale |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- French Aircraft 1939-1942 — Histoire & Collections · Tier 3