All the shortcomings from the first two designs were eliminated and the Reichsluftfahrtministerium (RLM) and the Luftwaffe (LW) was happy with the design and ordered it into production. With the company now called "Abteilung Flugzeugbau der Schiffswerft Blohm & Voss", "Blohm & Voss" for short, the manufacturer prefix was changed from "Ha" to "BV" (the only all capital letter Reichsluftfahrtministerium code) and the completely redesigned BV 138A-0 (V4) was built. The next one (V2) redesigned to be a straight wing with integrated middle engine was not much better, but the lessons from these early experiments were learned and V3 was scrapped half started. The fact it did not crash in tests was a minor miracle. The first Ha 138 (V1) was, well, a failure. Unfortunately, the also highly innovative Jumo 205 diesel engines were underperforming so a third engine was mounted on the fuselage as an expedient modification. One of his first projects was the Ha 138, a twin-engine seaplane with gull wing similar to the PBM or the Be-6 but with twin booms to the tail plane, all to keep them high above the water. The little known but brilliant aircraft designer Dr Richard Vogt was hired away from Kawasaki Aircraft in Japan to join the Hamburger Flugzeugbau (HFB), bringing with him some highly innovative aircraft technologies. Not immediately obvious, the BV 138 is one of the more unique vehicles in game: a twin boom fuselage is very rare for a seaplane design, the Sikorsky S-38 the closest analogue and possibly inspiration for this one. Can't land on runways since it is a hydroplane.Effective glider with a low stall speed, even with all engines knocked out.One engine can be knocked out and can still fly fine.Make sure to have this in your Naval lineup! It is naval missions where "the Clog" will shine, capping unguarded points or sinking boats with its armament, being more durable than the single-engine seaplanes often used. Uptiers with the BV 138 can be much more unforgiving with this tactic, but the potency of its defensive armament still remains. The BV 138 can be used as a low-altitude slugger in Air RB where its powerful turret-based cannons are able to blast through any monoplane or biplane it may face at its BR. Be familiar of the turret arcs, and fly low to cover your unprotected belly. With a small bomb load of six 50 kg bombs, do not expect to play a big role in Air battles in terms of bombing however the 20 mm and 13 mm defensive weapons makes up with a potent sting if attacked. Be familiar with the blind spots for the rear guns and manoeuvre for the best advantage, you might have a good chance to punish an attacker who dares to attack you! Most opponents one will face have rifle or heavy calibre machine guns, rarely will it be 20 mm. This is exceptional defensive armament for this aircraft, especially for its BR. ![]()
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