|
|
| The PBY Catalina is a "flying boat" that can also land on the water. For more information about this particular PBY, click on the internet link, below. |
 |
 | |
 |
 | |
 |
 | |
| To land in the water, the landing gear is retracted into the hull. You can click on either picture to enlarge it; use your browser's "back" command to return here. | ||
 |
|
Specifications, from a sign posted near the airplane:
| Manufacturer | Consolidated-Vultee Aircraft Company |
| Model | 28-5ACF (PBY-5A) |
| Wingspan | 104' |
| Height | 20' 2" |
| Length | 63' 10.5" |
| Weight | 20,200 empty, 28,000 max takeoff |
| Engines | two Pratt and Whitney 1830-92 |
| Horsepower | 1,200 each |
| Fuel | 1,750 gal |
| Range | 2,000 nautical miles |
| Cruising Speed | 120 mph |
| Max Speed | 170 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 16,000' |
| Seats | 15 |
| Previous Page | Next Page | Joint Service Open House Page | Airplane Page | Home Page |