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The Blohm & Voss BV 138 was a World War II flying boat that functioned as long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft. The boat was powered by three engines with one above the centerline and one on each wing. Versions of the plane carried a variety of armarment including MG 151, MG 15, and MG 131 machine guns as well as various combinations of bombs and depth charges.
Prototype Versions:
Production Versions:
- Bv 138A-0
- Bv 138A-1
- Bv 138B-0
- Bv 138B-1
- Bv 138B-1/U1
- Bv 138C-1, also had minesweeper variant
- Bv 138C-1/U1
