Photographs, 3-view drawings, structural features, and specifications of all-metal CBY-3; unusual feature is airfoil shaped fuselage which is said to contribute 30% of total lift; span oa 86 ft; length oa 54 ft 7.16 in.; height oa 13 ft 4 in.; body width 20 ft; gross weight 27,000 lb; max speed 215 mph; powered by two Pratt and Whitney engines developing 1200 hp each.


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    Title :

    New Canadian cargo plane features airfoil fuselage


    Additional title:

    Can Aviation


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1945


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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