A four-engine U.S. Navy patrol flying boat used for long-range maritime missions during World War II.
Development
Consolidated PB2Y Coronado was developed by Consolidated Aircraft Corporation in United States as a maritime-combat aircraft. The family first flew in 1937 and entered service in 1940. Its recorded airframe configuration is fixed wing, with the family classified in the archive as core combat-aircraft scope.
Operational History
Operationally, Consolidated PB2Y Coronado is represented primarily in the maritime-combat aircraft role. The sourced variant records include service with United States Navy. Its documented combat-history coverage includes World War II. Role tags attached to the family include anti submarine.
Variants and Lineage
Major variants represented in the structured record include PB2Y-3 Coronado.
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| PB2Y-3 Coronado | Production | Maritime Combat | United States Navy |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- The United States Navy Aircraft Since 1911 — Putnam · Tier 3