Catalina N423RS in 'Greenpeace' livery, now owned by Super Catalina Restoration seen parked at Duxford airfield in 2000. Aircraft Type: 8-9 Crew Two Engined Reconnaissance/anti-shipping Flying-boat. Country of Origin: United Stated of America Engines: 2 x Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp R-1830 SiC3-G radial engines rated at 1,200hp. Armament: 1 x .303 in Browning Machine guns in bows, 2 x in each side blister and 1 x in ventral position. The Catalina could carry a bomb load of 2,000 lb. Dimensions: Wing Span: 104ft. Length: 65ft 1.75 in, Height: 17ft 11 in. Wing Area: 1,400 sq. feet. Weights: Empty: 14,240lb. Max Takeoff: 27,080lb Performance: Max Speed: 190 mph at 10,500ft. Service Ceiling: 24,000ft Max Range: 4,000 miles. Operators: USAAF, USN, RAF Promoting UK Aviation Heritage * Please note: These figures are for guide purposes only. Please refer to published text books for further information. [Search Site] [Free News Update] [Air Links Directory] [UK Air Museums Directory] [Homepage] [About Us] [Contact Us] [Site Map] ©2000-2007 Flyingzone Publications - All Rights Reserved - All Trademarks Recognised Crown Copyright is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationary Office