Consolidated PBY Catalina vs. Aero Commander 500B
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| Consolidated PBY Catalina |
versus |
Aero Commander 500B |
| 9.22 m |
30 ft 3 in |
length |
10.44 m |
34 ft 3 in |
| 2.74 m |
9 ft |
height |
3.23 m |
10 ft 7 in |
| 14.63 m |
48 ft |
wingspan |
15.02 m |
49 ft 3 in |
| 1 x Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior radial engine |
engines |
2 x Lycoming IO-540 |
| Approximately 450 hp (335 kW) |
thrust per engine |
380 lbs |
| Approximately 450 hp (335 kW) |
total thrust |
760 lbs |
| 5,100 lb |
2,313 kg |
MTOW |
5,100 lb |
2,313 kg |
| 732 km |
395 nm |
range |
1,100 nm |
2,037 km |
| 143 mph |
230 km/h |
cruise speed |
216 kts |
134 mph |
| 7 passengers or equivalent cargo |
capacity |
Up to 4 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.
