Type sheet: bv238

Blohm & Voss Bv 238
Very large flying boat, Germany, 1942

[Technical Data] [Expo/Images] - [ Blohm & Voss] [ Reconnaissance 1939-1945] [ Transport A/C 1939-1945] [ Anti-Sub-A/C 1939-1945] [ Water Aircraft 1939-1945]

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

142.257 ft

43.360 m

Greatest height :

35.761 ft

10.900 m

Wingspan :

197.408 ft

60.170 m

Wing area :

3896.568 sqft

362.000 qm

Max take off weight :

208019.7 lbs

94340.0 kg

Weight empty :

120525.3 lbs

54660.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

192 kts

355 km/h

Landing speed :

73 kts

135 km/h

Cruising speed :

192 kts

355 km/h

Service ceiling :

20669 ft

6300 m

Wing load :

53.51 lbs/ft2

261.00 kg/qm

Range :

3294 nm

6100 km

Propulsion

Kind :

KVau

Type :

Daimler Benz DB 603 G

Power rating (max.) :

1874 hp

1900 ps

Count :

6

6

Total power rating (max.) :

11244 hp

11400 ps

Other

Crew :

0

0

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