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National Museum of Naval Aviation, NAS Pensacola Florida
Consolidated PBY-5 'Catalina' SN: 8317

Description
  Manufacturer:Consolidated
  Base model:PBY
  Designation:PBY
  Version:-5
  Nickname:Catalina
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1935-1962
  Basic role:Patrol Bomber
  Crew:7-9
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  Serial/Bureau Number:8317
  Location:National Museum of Naval Aviation, NAS Pensacola Florida

Specifications
  Length: 63' 10" 19.4 m
  Height:18' 6" 5.6 m
  Wingspan: 104' 31.7 m
  Wingarea: 1,400.0 sq ft 130.0 sq m
  Empty Weight: 17,526 lb 7,948 kg
  Gross Weight: 34,000 lb 15,419 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92
  Horsepower (each): 1200

Performance
  Range: 2,990 miles 4,814 km
  Cruise Speed: 115 mph 185 km/h 100 kt
  Max Speed: 189 mph 304 km/h 164 kt
  Climb: 690 ft/min 210 m/min
  Ceiling: 18,100 ft 5,516 m