The Consolidated XPB3Y was a proposed extra-long-range flying boat for patrol and bombardment missions, developed from the earlier PB2Y Coronado. The United States Navy ordered the construction of a prototype on April 2, 1942. On November 4 of the same year, however, the aircraft was cancelled due to the higher priority accorded to other Consolidated projects.
| Consolidated XPB3Y | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Patrol bomber |
| Manufacturer | Consolidated |
| Status | Cancelled |
| Primary user | United States Navy |
| Number built | 0 |
| History | |
| Developed from | PB2Y Coronado |
Specifications (February 1942 proposal)
editData from Wagner, 1968, p. 307
General characteristics
- Length: 104 ft 8 in (31.90 m)
- Wingspan: 169 ft 0 in (51.5 m)
- Gross weight: 121,500 lb (55,111 kg)
- Powerplant: 4 × Pratt & Whitney R-2800-18W radial piston engines, 2,450 hp (1,830 kW) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 241 mph (388 km/h, 209 kn)
- Service ceiling: 22,500 ft (6,900 m)
Armament
two 20-mm guns, ten .50-cal MGs, 10 tons of bombs
See also
editRelated development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists
References
edit- Ray Wagner (1968). American Combat Planes. Doubleday & Company, Inc. p. 307.