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Shrugbot Seaplane Suggestion #64
Prototype Reconaissance
The Heinkel He 119 was a prototype high-speed reconnaissance bomber produced by Germany just before WW2.
The aircraft was quite literally designed to be record-breaking. In the name of lower drag, the concept of a standard cockpit was ditched for an innovative dome window at the front of the plane. The engine(s) powering this bullet were a pair of 12-cylinder Daimler-Benz DB-601 joined to a common gearbox, which produced over 4500 total horsepower, powering it on unfathomable speeds for the time. *This seems eerily similar to the formula which latter produced the DH Mosquito
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The design was so promising that 8 prototypes were constructed all at once. They each have slight variations with the latter few being armed with MG-15 machine guns. There was also a floatplane variant 
On November 22, 1937, The 4th prototype of the He 119 set a world record: 1,000 km with a load of 1,000 kg at a speed of 502 km/h. A latter attempt to better the record unfortunately ended with a crash. As a result, Heinkel refrained from attempting to set further records with the He 119.
Ultimately, the He 119 was never used in combat. But it does remain an exquisite looking aircraft.
Purpose
- Reconnaissance
- Target Strike
- Racing
Stats
Engines: 2x Daimler-Benz DB-601, 2350hp each
Speed: 320 knots
Range: 1673 nmi
Service Ceiling: 27887 ft
Wingspan: 15.9m
Length: 14.8m
Height: 5.4m
Wing area: 50.00 m2
Capacity: 3 Crew, 750kg of bombs
Sources:
Warbook.ru (main source) https://war-book.ru/heinkel-he-119-razvedchik/
Alternate Source: https://www.aviacaoemfloripa.com.br/2011/03/heinkel-he-119.html
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