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San Diego Aerospace Museum, San Diego California
Consolidated PBY-5A 'Canso A'

Description
  Manufacturer:Consolidated
  Base model:PBY
  Designation:PBY
  Version:-5A
  Nickname:Canso A
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1935-1962
  Basic role:Patrol Bomber
  Modified Mission:Amphibious
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  Location:San Diego Aerospace Museum, San Diego California

Specifications
  Length: 63' 11" 19.5 m
  Height:20' 0" 6.1 m
  Wingspan: 101' 8" 31.0 m
  Wingarea: 1,399.4 sq ft 130.0 sq m
  Empty Weight: 20,864 lb 9,484 kg
  Gross Weight: 33,904 lb 15,375 kg
  Max Weight: 33,904 lb 15,411 kg

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

Performance
  Cruise Speed: 116 mph 188 km/h 101 kt
  Max Speed: 178 mph 288 km/h 155 kt
  Ceiling: 20,008 ft 6,100 m