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He-114
He-114

According to foreign sources Romania had ordered the first 12 He-114 B2s, that were delivered in 1939. A second order of 12 He-114 C1s was delivered later after 1941, when they could leave the German coastal forces from the Finland Gulf.

On the other hand Romanian sources indicate that the He-114s arrived in Romania in 1943. They were integrated first in the 102nd Seaplane Squadron and later also in the 101st Seaplane Squadron. Both Squadrons were part of Seaplane Flotilla based on the beach of Siutghiol Lake, village Palazul Mare, near Mamaia. Both seaplane squadrons were fully equipped with He-114s by late 1943.

At the beginning of 1944 the front activities of the He-114 were divided between Odessa and Constanta to prevent the danger of Soviet troops landing on the seacost. Until 23 August 1944 they carried out hundreds missions as: antisubmarine patrols, convoy escort, shore reconnaissance, open sea search. As a curiosity the last eight He-114s still in Romanian service considered obsolete, were dismantled in May 1960. They were the last operational He-114s in the world!

 

The He-114B2

Wingspan 13.6 m
Length 11.65 m
Height 5.23 m
Weight (empty) 2314 kg
Weight (loaded) 3760 kg
Maximum speed 330 km/h
Service ceiling 4900 m
Range 880-1050 km
Engine BMW 132K 960 HP
Crew 2 (pilot+observer/
machine-gunner)
Machine-guns 2x7.92 mm; 1x7.92 mm
(in the rear)
Bombs 2x50 kg

 

The He-114C1

Picture from MODELISM International 4/1999 (67)

Wingspan 13.6 m
Length 11.65 m
Height 5.23 m
Weight (empty) 2314 kg
Weight (loaded) 3760 kg
Maximum speed 330 km/h
Service ceiling 4900 m
Range 880-1050 km
Engine BMW 132K 960 HP
Crew 2 (pilot+observer/
machine-gunner)
Machine-guns 2x7.92 mm; 1x7.92 mm
(in the rear)
Guns 2x20 mm
Bombs 2x50 kg
Author: Cristian Savin
Sources:
MODELISM International 4/1999
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