Resting as a relic at an aviation boneyard, this US Navy Consolidated PBY Catalina showcases the enduring silhouette of a classic WWII flying boat.
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Another Albatross waiting to be melted down, just outside of Davis Monthan AFB near Tucson, AZ
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
HU16
Model
UC-16 Albatross
Manufacturer
Grumman
Airline
US Navy (historic)
Military
Military
Technicals
Thrust
895 kW (1,200 hp) each
Wingspan
31.7 meters
Length
19.5 meters
Height
6.15 meters
MTOW
16,066 kilograms
Range
4,030 kilometers
Capacity
10 crew, or up to 3,629 kg of payload
Cruise Speed
200 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
N/A (pre-ICAO; very noisy radial engine)
Location
Airport Code
DMA/KDMA
Airport Name
Davis Monthan Air Force Base