Sikorsky VS-44-A, N41881, Catalina Air Line, water, Photo

Sikorsky VS-44-A, N41881, Catalina Air Line, September 12 196

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Code Number:

TAFV49P11_09

Title:

Sikorsky VS-44-A, N41881, Catalina Air Line, September 12 196

Built: 1942
CN: 4402
Aircraft Type: Fixed wing multi engine
Seats: 26
Engine Type: Reciprocating
Engines: 4x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 S1C3G Twin Wasp Radial, 1200 hp (895 kW) each

Length: 24.15 meters (79 feet 3 inches)
Wingspan: 37.79 meters (124 feet)
Height: 8.41 meters (27 feet 7.25 inches)
Gross weight: 26,082 kg (57,500 pounds)

Cruise speed: 257 km/h (160 mph)
Range: 6,116 km (3,800 miles)

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