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The PB2Y Coronado is a large flying boat patrol bomber designed by Consolidated Aircraft, and used by the US Navy during World War II in bombing, antisubmarine, medical/hospital plane, and transport roles.
The PB2Y on display, one of 210 built and last known surviving Coronado, later served as an executive transport, taking the staff of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz to Tokyo for Japan's surrender ceremonies on 2 Septe...
PB2Y-5R Coronado First Flight: The prototype XPB2Y-1 Coronado made its maiden flight on December 17, 1937. Design: The initial design of the airplane featured a tall single vertical fin, but in final form the airplane...
After deliveries of the PBY Catalina, also a Consolidated aircraft, began in 1935, the United States Navy began planning for the next generation of patrol bombers. Orders for two prototypes, the XPB2Y-1 and the Sikors...
Jan 30, 2025 · By Chris Bucholtz The Consolidated PB2Y Coronado entered U.S. Navy service after a protracted five-year development, and its reputation suffered because of it. Little did its detractors know that the bi...
The PB2Y Coronado is a large flying boat patrol bomber designed by Consolidated Aircraft, and used by the United States Navy during World War II in bombing, antisubmarine, and transport roles. Considered obsolete by t...
The Navy's "Coronado" PB2Y-2 was designed by Consolidated for long-range patrol and transport missions. It is an all-metal, high-wing flying boat powered by four Pratt and Whitney engines of 1,200 horsepower each.
