Consolidated XPB3Y

Consolidated XPB3Y
Role	Patrol bomber
Manufacturer	Consolidated
Status	Cancelled
Primary user	United States Navy
Number built	0
Developed from	PB2Y Coronado

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.

Specifications

Data from {Wagner}

General characteristics

• Length: ()
• Wingspan: 169 ft (51.5 m)
• Height: ()
• Loaded weight: 121,500 lb (55,111 kg)
• Powerplant: 4 × Pratt & Whitney R-2800-18W radial piston engines, 2,450 hp (1,827 kW) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 241 mph (388 km/h)

Armament

two 20-mm guns, ten .50-cal cannons, 10 tons of bombs

See also

Related development

• PB2Y Coronado

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

• Short Sunderland
• Kawanishi H8K

Related lists

• List of military aircraft of the United States (naval)

External links

• Aerofiles - Consolidated