PBY-5A Catalina

The PBY Catalina has a long history of service to the military, mostly with the US Navy. During World War II, the PBY was often equipped with bombs, torpedoes, depth charges and machine guns and used as for anti-submarine warfare, reconnaisance, search and rescue and supply transport..

The PBY-5 entered production in 1940 with high power engines that made the aircraft suitable for reliable, long-range flight. The Catalina also served the military of allies including Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Sweden. Following the war, many were converted to aerial firefighters.

As you can see, Dave Eckert and Warwick Carter have created a superb PBY-5A model in high detail with Ken Mitchell doing the instrumentation. Renowned artist Garry Smith has painstakenly delivered the PBY's liveries. And sound expert Aaron Swindle has produced a new, authentic sound set for the Cat.

This superb PBY-5A Catalina has four colorful liveries and a paint kit for those who want to addtheir favorites. We invite you to take the Catalina out for a free test flight to enjoy the view in this classic aircraft from a bygone era.

PBY-5A Catalina

Created by: Warwick Carter & Dave Eckert

Gauges by: Ken Mitchell

Sound by: Aaron Swindle

Graphics by: Garry J Smith

Specifications

Manufacturer Consolidated Aircraft
Crew 9
Wing Span 104 ft 0 in
Length 63 ft 10 in'
Height 20 ft 2 in
Max takeoff weight 35,420 lb
Engine 2 x PW R-1830-92 Twin Wasp radial
Power 1,200 hp/engine
Max Cruise 196 mph
Normal Cruise 125 mph
Ceiling 15,800 ft
Rate of Climb 1,000 ft/min