Convair XP6Y

The Convair P6Y was an unbuilt aircraft designed by Convair in the 1950s. The design was initiated to meet a requirement of the United States Navy (USN) for an anti-submarine warfare seaplane.

Made by Convair.

Empty Weight Lb
60789
Eng 1 Type
radial piston engines
Ceiling Ft
25300
Eng 2 Type
turbojets
Eng 2 Lbf
2100
Span In
6
Gross Weight Lb
94360
Number Built
Range Nmi
1200
Eng 2 Note
in rear of centre nacelle
Armament
Missiles
bombs
and depth charges on external hardpoints
Ceiling Note
service ceiling
Eng 2 Name
General Electric YJ85-GE-1
Primary user
United States Navy
Manufacturer
Convair
Max Speed Kts
350
Eng 1 Name
Wright R-3350-32
Height Ft
39
Span Ft
127
Wing Area Sqft
2500
Eng 2 Number
2
Length Ft
121
Prime Units
imp
Eng 1 Hp
3700
Eng 1 Number
3
Category
Abandoned military aircraft projects of the United States
Convair aircraft
Mixed-power aircraft
Trimotors
United States anti-submarine aircraft 1950-1959

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