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CONVAIR R3Y TRADEWIND
Specifications
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Type: Transport flying
boat & aerial tanker Origin: Convair Crew: 5 Models: R3Y, P5Y First Flight: February 22, 1954 Service Introduction: 1956 Retired: 1958 Production: 11 Powerplant: Model: Allison T40-A-10 Type: Turboprop Number: Four Horsepower: 5,100 hp Dimensions: Length: 139 ft 8 in (42.26 m) Wingspan: 145 ft 9 in (44.42 m) Height: 51 ft 5 in (15.68 m) Wing area: 2,102 ft² (195.3 m²) |
Weights: Empty weight: 71,824 lb (32,579 kg) Loaded weight: 145,500 lb (66,000 kg) Useful load: 47,951 lb (21,750 kg) Max. takeoff weight: 165,000 lb (74,800 kg) Performance: Max. Speed: 403 mph (624 kph) Service Ceiling: 39,700 ft (12,100 m) Max. Range: 2,785 mi (4,482 km) Wing loading: 69.22 lb/ft² (338 kg/m²) Power/mass: 0.14 hp/lb (230 W/kg) Armament: N/A
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