Consolidated P2Y
Consolidated Aircraft · United States · first flew 1932 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Consolidated P2Y was an American sesquiplane maritime patrol flying boat.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 18.82 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engined sesquiplane flying boat
- Two Wright R-1820 Cyclone radial engines
- Span of 30.48 m
A twin-engined flying boat with a sesquiplane wing.
Specifications
- The Consolidated P2Y has a length of 18.82 m (62 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 30.48 m (100 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 240 km/h (149 mph).
- Typical crew: 5.
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History
It first flew on 26 March 1932.
Variants
Martin also built the aircraft as the P3M, a parasol monoplane, because the Navy awarded production contracts separately from prototype contracts.
Where you'll see it
It served as a maritime patrol aircraft with the US Navy.
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