PBY-5A Catalina Free 3D model

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The Consolidated PBY Catalina was an iconic flying boat, later transforming into an amphibious aircraft that dominated the skies of the 1930s and 1940s, all thanks to the expertise of Consolidated Aircraft. As one of the most widely used seaplanes during World War II, the PBY earned a reputation as a reliable workhorse. Each branch of the United States Armed Forces utilized this incredible aircraft, along with numerous other countries' air forces and navies. When war erupted, PBYs played crucial roles in anti-submarine warfare, convoy escorts, search and rescue operations, cargo transport, and patrol bombing. By far, they were the most produced aircraft of their kind, with their military counterparts retiring only as late as the 1980s. The incredible lifespan of this aircraft even extended to the present day, with some PBY variants still active in water bomber missions all over the globe. Interestingly, the aircraft's designation "PBY" directly correlated to the U.S. Navy's 1922 aircraft classification system. "PB" denoted its original role as a Patrol Bomber, while "Y" designated Consolidated Aircraft as its manufacturer. Photo: A classic view of this majestic flying boat. Credit goes to Kamyar for the exceptional blueprints of this amazing aircraft. This radical engine, built with Kamyar Radial Engine in mind, has nine cylinders - https://grabcad.com/library/full-size-9-cylinder-radial-engine