FotoImages - Aircraft Data Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina

FotoImages - Aircraft Data

Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina

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General:

One of the most successful flying-boats, the Catalina served throughout WWII. It was the most numerously manufactured flying-boat in aviation history with over 4000 being constructed.

Type: Transport

Crew: 7 to 9

Seating:

First Flight: 21/Mar/1935

Specifications

Propulsion

Performance

Length:

Height:

Wingspan:

Empty Weight:

Gross Weight:

63' 10"

20' 2"

104' 0"

20,910 lbs.

35,420 lbs.

No. Engines:

Horsepower:

Power plant:

1,200 hp per engine

P&W R-1830-92

Range:

Speed (max):

Speed (cruise):

Climb:

Ceiling:

2,545 miles

179 mph

- mph

- ft/sec

- ft

Armament:

3x 0.30 cal MG, 2x 0.50 cal MG, 4000 lbs of bombs