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Description
| Manufacturer: | Consolidated | |
| Base model: | PBY | |
| Designation: | PBY | |
| Version: | -5A | |
| Nickname: | Canso A | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Navy / Marines | |
| Designation Period: | 1935-1962 | |
| Basic role: | Patrol Bomber | |
| Modified Mission: | Amphibious | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 63' 11" | 19.5 m | |
| Height: | 20' 0" | 6.1 m | |
| Wingspan: | 101' 8" | 31.0 m | |
| Wingarea: | 1,399.4 sq ft | 130.0 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 20,864 lb | 9,484 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 33,904 lb | 15,375 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 33,904 lb | 15,411 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 Twin Wasp | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 1200 | ||
Performance
| Cruise Speed: | 116 mph | 188 km/h | 101 kt |
| Max Speed: | 178 mph | 288 km/h | 155 kt |
| Ceiling: | 20,008 ft | 6,100 m | |
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Canada Aviation Museum | +ttawa | Ontario |
| Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum | Mount Hope | Ontario |
| McChord Air Museum | McChord AFB | Washington |
| NAS Jacksonville | Jacksonville | Florida |
| National Atomic Museum | Kirtland AFB | New Mexico |
| National Museum of Naval Aviation | NAS Pensacola | Florida |
| San Diego Aerospace Museum | San Diego | California |
PBY-5A on display
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum |
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| Gordon Beaven ste therese, QC | I'm looking to get an idea of accurate markings and insignia on the Canadian PBY's that were flown during WWII. I'm not sure if the maple leaf was being used yet. Anyone with information, please email me at muddyknees2000@yahoo.com 07/30/2006 @ 21:44 [ref: 13770] |
| Sue Kimmel Aiken, SC | My father, Charles William Goodman, enlisted in the Navy in 1941 when he was 17. His enlisted name was "BILLY GOODMAN". He often tells stories of his experiences on a PBY-5A. He also served on the USS Ranger. I know he was stationed in Greenland for a short time. Does anyone remember serving with him? He would really like to know if he has any Navy "buddies" around. He turns 83 today (February 27, 2006). 02/27/2006 @ 10:00 [ref: 12631] |
| Tom Mitchell , TX | The Historical Aircraft Memorial Museum at Tyler Texas now has a PBY-5A which is to be restored. No color scheme has been decided on but it will probably be two years before it is complete. Anyone thats in the area is welcome to come by and work on it and if you just want a tour then please contact me to be assured the trip wont be wasted because of no one there.
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| Ron Liston Chesapeake, VA | Do you want to see an operational PBY up close and personal? Visit the TTI hangar at the Suffolk, Virginia Airport. This operation specializes in restoration of vintage aircraft. You'll be surprised with their collection of aircraft. You will find the folks there friendly. They welcome visitors who know how to behave in a working restoration and flying environment. 06/02/2005 @ 20:44 [ref: 10379] |
| Thomas Richards , NC | I just wanted to let everyone know that may be interested in going up in a restored PBY-5A. Charlie Clements in Miami FL. has a beautifully restored plane and is extremely accommodating in taking up ‘PBY’ aficionados -- especially WWII veterans (like my father). Charlie took me, my mother & father up for about 1 hour at a very reasonable price. Charlie & his crew were fantastic and accommodating in every way.
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