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Consolidated XPBY-5A 'Catalina'

Description
  Manufacturer:Consolidated


  Base model:PBY
  Designation:XPBY
  Version:-5A
  Nickname:Catalina
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1935-1962
  Basic role:Patrol Bomber
  Modified Mission:Amphibious
  Status:Experimental
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Specifications
  Length: 65' 2" 19.8 m
  Height:18' 6" 5.6 m
  Wingspan: 104' 0" 31.7 m
  Gross Weight: 24,817 lb 11,254 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-1830-72
  Horsepower (each): 1050

Performance
  Max Speed: 192 mph 309 km/h 167 kt
  Ceiling: 20,200 ft 6,156 m

Known serial numbers
1245