Consolidated PB2Y Coronado
Consolidated Aircraft · United States · first flew 1937 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Consolidated PB2Y Coronado was a large four-engine flying boat patrol bomber used by the United States Navy in World War II.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 4 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 24.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Cantilever high-mounted wing with wingtip floats
- Twin tail with marked dihedral
- Four Pratt & Whitney R-1830 radial engines
A big high-wing flying boat with four radials, wingtip floats and a twin-fin tail.
Specifications
- The Consolidated PB2Y Coronado has a length of 24.2 m (79 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 35 m (115 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 310 km/h (193 mph).
- Typical crew: 10.
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History
The prototype XPB2Y-1 made its maiden flight in December 1937. Early stability problems were cured by a new twin-fin tail unit, and production was ordered in March 1939.
Variants
The XPB3Y was a derived project. Production totalled 217 aircraft.
Where you'll see it
It entered service in December 1940 and flew bombing, anti-submarine, medical and transport missions. A production stoppage over fuel tank leakage cut orders that had exceeded 600.
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