Convair R3Y Tradewind
Civilian
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The Convair R3Y Tradewind of 1954 was a large military transport flying boat featuring four engines and accommodation for seven crew. At 42.6 meters long with 44.4-meter span and 553.7 km/h cruise, it provided strategic airlift across ocean routes in the early jet age.
Specifications
- Role
- transport flying boat
- Crew
- 7
- Engines
- 4
- First flight
- 1954
- Length
- 42.6 m
- Wingspan
- 44.4 m
- Max speed
- 554 km/h