Convair P4Y Privateer
The Consolidated P4Y Privateer was a naval patrol version of the B-24 Liberator, but with a longer fuselage and a single tall vertical tail instead of the B-24’s twin fins. The change improved stability during long maritime patrols and made the Privateer easy to distinguish from its bomber ancestor. It served in the final months of the Pacific War and continued in reconnaissance roles during the Korean War. Its long-range patrol role made it one of the last big piston aircraft used by the US Navy.
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The Privateer is a naval patrol version of the B-24 Liberator, distinguished by its single tall tail in place of the bomber's twin fins.
Specifications
| Length | 20.5 m (67 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 33.5 m (110 ft) |
| Height | 5.5 m (18 ft) |
| Persons on board | 11 |
| Crew | 11 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 29.4 t |
| Range | 2,800 NM (5,186 km) |
| Maximum speed | 300 kt (556 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 30,000 ft (9,144 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 12,000 ft (3,658 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,180 ft/min (6 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 966 m (3,169 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 15 l |
| Engines | 4x Pratt & Whitney R-1830-94 |
| Units built | 739 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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