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United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Consolidated PBY-5A 'Catalina' SN: 46595 REG: N4583B, PT-AXM

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Description
  Manufacturer:Consolidated
  Base model:PBY
  Designation:PBY
  Version:-5A
  Nickname:Catalina
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1935-1962
  Basic role:Patrol Bomber
  Modified Mission:Amphibious
  Crew:7-9
  See Also:
  Serial/Bureau Number:46595
  Registration Number:N4583B, PT-AXM
  Location:United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio

Specifications
  Length: 63' 10" 19.4 m
  Height:20' 2" 6.1 m
  Wingspan: 104' 31.7 m
  Wingarea: 1,400.0 sq ft 130.0 sq m
  Empty Weight: 20,910 lb 9,482 kg
  Gross Weight: 35,420 lb 16,063 kg

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

Performance
  Range: 2,350 miles 3,784 km
  Cruise Speed: 17 mph 27 km/h 14 kt
  Max Speed: 179 mph 288 km/h 155 kt
  Climb: 620 ft/min 188 m/min
  Ceiling: 13,000 ft 3,962 m