- For PC
- For MAC
- For Linux
- OS: Windows 7 SP1/8/10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
- Memory: 4GB
- Video Card: DirectX 10.1 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better
- Memory: 16 GB and more
- Video Card: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 6 GB
- Video Card: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i7 (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video Card: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
A French Premium Hydroplane with a deadly torpedo is one of the prize in the upcoming winter special event in War Thunder.
Laté 298, hydroplane, France, rank I, Premium vehicle
Features:
- Good handling characteristics
- Defensive gunner
- Deadly torpedo
The Laté 298 was designed on the basis of a requirement of the French Navy for a new single-engine seaplane to replace an older, less successful aircraft. As a result, engineers at Latécoère developed the Laté 298 which undertook its maiden flight in May 1936 and subsequently entered service in October 1938. Following the outbreak of WWII, the Laté 298 first saw combat during the Battle of France in 1940, harassing German units as they made their way inland. After the fall of France, the Vichy regime was allowed to operate a handful of Laté 298, which mainly served in North Africa before rejoining Allied operations after Operation Torch. The Laté 298 undertook its final missions during the Liberation of France in the final stages of WWII.
The Laté 298 will be one of the first prizes awaiting participants of this season’s winter marathon event in War Thunder. Being the first floatplane to become available to the French aviation tree since its arrival in the game, pilots may not only obtain an interesting aircraft to grow their collection, but they can also expand the tactical capabilities of their lineup with this unique machine.
Despite appearing somewhat harmless at a distance, the Laté 298 can pack a serious punch. In fact, pilots can strap an aerial torpedo underneath the fuselage and pose a serious threat to naval targets. Alternatively, a pair of 150 kg bombs can also be carried which in combination with precise bomb-dropping skills can quickly turn a heavily armored tank into a burning pile of scrap metal. Lastly, the Laté 298 also has access to a pair of wing-mounted rifle-caliber machine guns which can be used to strafe lightly protected ground targets or in self-defense against hostile fighters.
The Laté 298 is a unique addition to the French aviation lineup, both in terms of capability and design. So what are you waiting for? Take part in the marathon event, complete tasks and this interesting aircraft will soon be calling your hangar its new home!
Comments (31)
Comments will be premoderatedA really nice looking floatplane, and I had no idea it served through basically all of WWII, that's pretty notable for something French. It should go without saying that this will be incredibly valuable once the French navy arrives, but it's super cool either way and I'll definitely be picking it up. :)
Players: Can we have French navy? Gaijin: We have French navy at home. French navy at home:
Really looking forward to getting this little beast!
I can't stand all the people complaining about "What's the point of this thing..". There is more to WT than RB, this can be very useful in sim where it can repair at ports and be effective against carrier and convoy objectives. The 'point' of it is that it is fun, and a cool vehicle to fly. This weird mentality proves to me that some people actually look at WT like a job instead of a game
Marine nationale confirmed!
Beautiful aircraft right were it should be, Aviation tree! Looking forward to grind and fly it!
The floaty-boaty plane collection expands.