Consolidated PBY Catalina vs. North American BT-9
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Consolidated PBY Catalina |
versus |
North American BT-9 |
9.22 m |
30 ft 3 in |
length |
8.79 m |
28 ft 10 in |
2.74 m |
9 ft |
height |
2.82 m |
9 ft 3 in |
14.63 m |
48 ft |
wingspan |
10.97 m |
36 ft |
1 x Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior radial engine |
engines |
1 x Wright R-975-3 radial engine |
Approximately 450 hp (335 kW) |
thrust per engine |
Approximately 440 hp |
Approximately 450 hp (335 kW) |
total thrust |
Approximately 440 hp |
5,100 lb |
2,313 kg |
MTOW |
4,300 lb |
1,950 kg |
732 km |
395 nm |
range |
917 km |
495 nm |
143 mph |
230 km/h |
cruise speed |
150 mph |
241 km/h |
7 passengers or equivalent cargo |
capacity |
Pilot and one passenger |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.