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Heinkel HE 115
This was used widely in search and rescue of downed pilots.
It was fast and had the range to find a comrade swimming in the ocean or channel.

                                         


Type: Multi role seaplane
Power plant:
Engine: 2
BMW 132K nine-cylinder radial
970 hp each

Dimensions:
Wing span:  73 ft. 1 in.
Length:  56 ft. 9.5 in.
Height:  21 ft. 7.75 in.

Weights:
22,928 lbs.

Performance:
Maximum Speed: 203 mph
Range:2,050 miles

Armament:
Two MG17 7.92mm machine guns, one in the nose and one rear facing
Various stores up to 1,420kg including torpedoes, mines and bombs.