- Consolidated XPB3Y
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Consolidated XPB3Y Role Patrol bomber Manufacturer Consolidated Status Cancelled Primary user United States Navy Number built 0 Developed from PB2Y Coronado The Consolidated XPB3Y was a proposed extra-long-range flying boat for patrol and bombardment missions, developed from the earlier PB2Y Coronado. The United States Navy ordered the construction of a prototype on April 2, 1942. On November 4 of the same year, however, the aircraft was cancelled due to the higher priority accorded to other Consolidated projects.
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Specifications
Data from {Wagner}
General characteristics
- Length: ()
- Wingspan: 169 ft (51.5 m)
- Height: ()
- Loaded weight: 121,500 lb (55,111 kg)
- Powerplant: 4 × Pratt & Whitney R-2800-18W radial piston engines, 2,450 hp (1,827 kW) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 241 mph (388 km/h)
Armament
two 20-mm guns, ten .50-cal cannons, 10 tons of bombs
See also
- Related development
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
- Related lists
References
- Ray Wagner (1968). American Combat Planes. Doubleday & Company, Inc.. p. 307.
External links
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