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 |
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