Consolidated PBY Catalina vs. Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
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| Consolidated PBY Catalina |
versus |
Curtiss SB2C Helldiver |
| 9.22 m |
30 ft 3 in |
length |
11.18 m |
36 ft 8 in |
| 2.74 m |
9 ft |
height |
4.01 m |
13 ft 2 in |
| 14.63 m |
48 ft |
wingspan |
15.16 m |
49 ft 9 in |
| 1 x Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior radial engine |
engines |
Wright R-2600-20 Twin Cyclone |
| Approximately 450 hp (335 kW) |
thrust per engine |
1,900 hp |
| Approximately 450 hp (335 kW) |
total thrust |
1,900 hp |
| 5,100 lb |
2,313 kg |
MTOW |
7,553 kg |
16,600 lb |
| 732 km |
395 nm |
range |
1,012 nm |
1,874 km |
| 143 mph |
230 km/h |
cruise speed |
137 knots |
80 mph |
| 7 passengers or equivalent cargo |
capacity |
1,500 kg |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.
