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Convair R3Y Tradewind
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Convair R3Y Tradewind

1954 airlifter flying boat family

13Units built

Overview

The Convair R3Y Tradewind was an American 1950s turboprop-powered flying boat designed and built by Convair.

Specifications

Crew & capacity

Seats (max.)103

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: USN / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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