Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
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Type:           Amphibious Patrol Bomber (Flying Boat)
Crew:           seven
Armament:       two .50 cal machine guns
                three .30 cal machine guns
                up to 4,000 lbs. of bombs or depth charges

Specifications:
        Length:         63' 10.5" (19.47 m)
        Height:         20' 2" (6.5 m)
        Wingspan:       104' (31.70 m)
        Weight:         35420 lb maximum at takeoff

Propulsion:
        No. of Engines: 2
        Powerplant:     Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 Twin Wasp
        Horsepower:     1200 hp each

Performance:
        Range:          2545 miles (4096 km)
        Cruise Speed:   117 mph (188 km/h) long range
        Max Speed:      179 mph (288 km/h)
        Ceiling:        14700 ft (4480 m)

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