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Description
| Manufacturer: | Consolidated |
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| Base model: | PB2Y | ||
| Designation: | XPB2Y | ||
| Version: | -1 | ||
| Nickname: | Coronado | ||
| Designation System: | U.S. Navy / Marines | ||
| Designation Period: | 1935-1962 | ||
| Basic role: | Patrol Bomber | ||
| Status: | Experimental | ||
Specifications
| Length: | 79' 3" | 24.1 m | |
| Height: | 27' 4" | 8.3 m | |
| Wingspan: | 115' 0" | 35.0 m | |
| Gross Weight: | 49,754 lb | 22,564 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 4 | ||
| Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney XR-1830-72 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 900 | ||
Performance
| Max Speed: | 226 mph | 363 km/h | 196 kt |
| Ceiling: | 21,500 ft | 6,552 m | |
Known serial numbers
Recent comments by our visitors
| Howard Hushbeck Palo Alto, CA | Hi I was a crew member(radioman)of the'X'job from 1943-45. At that time it was assigned to COMCINC PAC, Admiral Nimitz, as his flag plane. Whenever he wanted to go from his base in Guam to Washington DC, we would fly from our base in Hawaii to Guam. We would transport him as far as San Diego. He would take land planes for the rest of is trip to Washington DC. When he returned from Washington to San Diego, we would return him to Guam.
While waiting for the next call, we would be busy transporting Flag Officers all over the Pacific. The last flight of the XPB2Y-1 was in June 1945 when we retired the plane from active service and the crew disbanded. The plane was sent to the bone-yard on North Island and later scrapped. It was always my contention that it should have been sent to the Smithsonian as an example of the first 4 engine seaplane. Pre ComCincPac Service This is my understanding of the events leading up to being assigned to Admiral Nimitz. Built in 1937-8 as the Navy's answer to the Pan Am Clipper, the end product was to heavy and had too short flight capabilities. Originally it was produced with a single vertical stabalizer. With this design, it was very hard to control. When it was delivered to the Navy Scouting Squadron in 1940, it had the double stabalizers. As a plane with that group, it made several trips around the world with stops where beaching gear was available. After these flights, it was used as a training plane for new pilots of VP-13. VP-13 was getting the new PB2Y-3 aircraft. Before a plane captain could take command of his plane, he had to qualify in the XPB2Y-1..They disliked the plane as being 'old' and did everything to put it out of commission-like dropping it in from 10-15 feet on landing trying to knock the bottom out. It was built too well. The only damage was a couple of rivets knocked out. After replacing these rivets, it was back to flying.. After training 2 squadrons of pilots, it was sitting on the ramp in San Diego, North Island. Admiral Towers inquired about the plane. As it was not useful to the squadron, he had it sent to O/R for refitting as his flag plane. He was able to make a tour of the Islands under US control in 1943. After that trip, he 'lent' his plane to Admiral Nimitz. Admiral Nimitz liked the plane and crew. 4 stars was better than 3 stars so the plane and crew were transferred to 4 stars.. And tht's the rest of the story!! Cheers, Howard 07/17/2007 @ 17:28 [ref: 17158] |
| Bill Koston , OH | I have an actual framed photograph (approx. 14" x 24") of
a XPB2Y-1. The photogarph is of the plane in flight and the numbers on the tail of the plane are XPB2Y-1 0453. The photograph is signed by an A.S.Nelson or A.G.Nelson and the date under the signature is 3/19/41. I assume this person was the captain or crew member. I have tried to find information about the history of this particular plane but have not had much luck. Any info anyone has about this plane (0453) or about "Nelson" would be appreciated. Thanks 06/13/2002 @ 21:19 [ref: 5101] |
| Bill Koston , OH | I have an actual framed photograph (approx. 14" x 24") of
a XPB2Y-1. The photogarph is of the plane in flight and the numbers on the tail of the plane are XPB2Y-1 0453. The photograph is signed by an A.S.Nelson or A.G.Nelson and the date under the signature is 3/19/41. I assume this person was the captain or crew member. I have tried to find information about the history of this particular plane but have not had much luck. Any info anyone has about this plane (0453) or about "Nelson" would be appreciated. Thanks 06/13/2002 @ 21:18 [ref: 5100] |
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