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PB4Y-2 Privateer w/ ASM-N-2 Bat glide bomb

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The Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer is an American World War II and Korean War era patrol bomber of the United States Navy derived from the Consolidated B-24 Liberator. The Navy had been using B-24s with only minor modifications as the PB4Y-1 Liberator, and along with maritime patrol Liberators used by RAF Coastal Command this type of patrol plane was proven successful. A fully navalised design was desired, and Consolidated developed a dedicated long-range patrol bomber in 1943, designated PB4Y-2 Privateer. In 1951, the type was redesignated P4Y-2 Privateer. A further designation change occurred in September 1962, when the remaining Navy Privateers (all having previously been converted to drone configuration as P4Y-2K) were redesignated QP-4B.

General Characteristics

  • Successors 2 airplane(s) +63 bonus
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 111.5ft (34.0m)
  • Length 78.4ft (23.9m)
  • Height 29.9ft (9.1m)
  • Empty Weight 13,107lbs (5,945kg)
  • Loaded Weight 16,265lbs (7,377kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.43
  • Wing Loading 24.0lbs/ft2 (117.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 678.1ft2 (63.0m2)
  • Drag Points 16169

Parts

  • Number of Parts 236
  • Control Surfaces 17
  • Performance Cost 1,054