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PBY -1 Catalina

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AMERICAN COMBAT

AIRCRAFT OF WORLD

WAR II

PBY-1 Catalina

The Catalina was the most widely produced flying boat of World War II. 3290 were produced in North America with an additional number built under license in the USSR

PBY-5 Catalina

Manufacturer: Consolidated

Engines: 2 1200 Pratt & Whitney R-1830

Speed: 189MPH

Length: 63ft

Range: 3,000mi

Wingspan: 104ft

Ceiling: 18,100ft

Weight: 34,000lbs(max)

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