GST, Licence-built Consolidated PBY Catalina.


T
he most famous flying boat of WWII, built in large numbers. The Catalina carried its big wing on a pylon on top of the fuselage. It was slow and hence vulnerable, but had long range and was reliable. The PBY was also built in the USSR and Canada, and flew in British, French, Soviet, Australian, Dutch and Canadian service.
GST stays for GydroSamoliot Transportnyj, Cargo Hydroplane.
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  • GST, Amtorg
    Modifications:
    • KM-2 - more capable development with new engines;
    		• Technical data
    Type PBY-5A
    Function reconnaissance
    Year 1939
    Crew 7
    Engines 2*895kW P&W R-1830-92
    Wing Span 31.70m
    Length 19.47m
    Height 6.15m
    Wing Area 130.06m2
    Empty Weight 9845kg
    Max.Weight 16066kg
    Speed 288km/h
    Ceiling 4480m
    Range 4096km
    Armament
    Guns 2*mg12.7mm
    3*mg7.62mm
    Bombs 1814kg
    Modified November 25, 1996
    by Alexandre Savine;    		 Back to
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