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Consolidated P2Y
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ConsolidatedP2Y

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · United States · 1931
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ConsolidatedP2Y

Consolidated P2Y
Consolidated P2Y Photo: US Navy Photo; · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
15
Endurance
20
Operating Altitude
10
Range
25
Stealth / Survivability
5
Data-Link
0
Coverage
20
Persistence
15
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin United States
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1931–1941
Operators4 countries
Quantity78
Data Quality87%
15
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
114/135
Interwar Period
361/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
15
Endurance
20
Operating Altitude
10
Range
25
Stealth / Survivability
5
Data-Link
0
Coverage
20
Persistence
15
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Consolidated P2Y
Production
1931–1941
Quantity
78
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
114
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
15
intelligence / recon aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • Base Airframesesquiplane flying boat
  • Mission Typemaritime patrol
  • Service Entry Year1932
  • Flight Crew5
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeWright R-1820-90 Cyclone radial piston
  • Number of Engines2
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Cruise Speed189 km/h
  • Service Ceiling4,265 m
  • Range1,899 km
◇Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length18.82 m
  • Wingspan30.48 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight11,460 kg
◆Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built78
  • Operators4
▤Service History2MOD.2
  • Retirement Year1941
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1931Production started
  2. 1932Sale: Colombia (1 units)
  3. 1935Sale: Japan (1 units)
  4. 1936Sale: Argentina (6 units)
  5. 1941Production ended
95
years in service
10
years in production
78
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory3country · 8units
8active
Consolidated P2YSALES3records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1936Argentina6——
1935Japan1——
1932Colombia1——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
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