Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress vs. Consolidated PBY Catalina

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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress versus Consolidated PBY Catalina
22.56 m 74 ft 0 in length 9.22 m 30 ft 3 in
5.82 m 19 ft 1 in height 2.74 m 9 ft
31.62 m 103 ft 9 in wingspan 14.63 m 48 ft
4 Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone Turbosupercharged radial engines engines 1 x Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior radial engine
1,200 horsepower thrust per engine Approximately 450 hp (335 kW)
4,800 horsepower total thrust Approximately 450 hp (335 kW)
29,484 kg 65,000 lb MTOW 5,100 lb 2,313 kg
2,000 mi 1,739 nm range 732 km 395 nm
226 mph 364 km/h cruise speed 143 mph 230 km/h
capacity 7 passengers or equivalent cargo
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.