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Blohm & Voss BV 138 Seedrache

Maritime Patrol · Germany · Modern (1992–2009)

Blohm & Voss BV 138 Seedrache — Maritime Patrol
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The Blohm & Voss BV 138 Seedrache was a trimotor flying boat designed and built by the German aircraft manufacturer Blohm & Voss. It served as the Luftwaffe's primary seaborne long-range maritime patrol and naval reconnaissance aircraft operated by the Luftwaffe during the Second World War.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Maritime Patrol
Domain
Defence
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
Germany
Engine
3× Six-cylinder liquid-cooled opposed piston diesel engines
Thrust / Power
647 kW each
Length (ft)
65
Wingspan (ft)
88
Empty Weight (lb)
25948
MTOW (lb)
38912
Endurance (hr)
Five hours and 30 mi
Service Ceiling (ft)
16404
Range (mi)
758
Max Speed (mph)
177