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Consolidated R2Y
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ConsolidatedR2Y

Tactical Transports · United States · 1944
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ConsolidatedR2Y

Consolidated R2Y
Consolidated R2Y Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
60
Short / Rough-Field Capability
40
Range
75
Cargo Versatility
65
Reliability
50
Self-Protection
10
Low-Altitude Capability
55
Versatility
50
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
30
Origin United States
ManufacturerConvair
CategoryTactical Transports
EraWorld War II
In service1944–1944
Operators1 countries
Quantity1
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
50
Tactical Transports MASS Rating
15/26
World War II
170/215
All-Time
Tactical Transports · 10 axes scored
Payload
60
Short / Rough-Field Capability
40
Range
75
Cargo Versatility
65
Reliability
50
Self-Protection
10
Low-Altitude Capability
55
Versatility
50
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
30
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.
01 / Overview
Consolidated R2Y
Prime contractor
Production
1944–1944
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · WORLD WAR II
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
25
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
50
tactical transports category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical transports category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Flight1944
  • Primary RolePrototype military transport aircraft and cargo aircraft
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
  • Engine TypePratt & Whitney R-1830-94
  • Number of Engines4
  • Power (each, turboprop)900 kW
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Cruise Speed386.208 km/h
  • Maximum Range6,400 km
◇Cargo & Capacity2MOD.2
  • Maximum Payload5,500 kg
  • Vehicle Capacity48 passengers, 550 kg baggage, 5500 kg cargo
◆Aerial Refueling1MOD.1
▤Dimensions & Weights3MOD.3
  • Length27.432 m
  • Wingspan33.528 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight25,401.6 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built1
  • Operators2
  • Variants1
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1944
  • Production End1944
  • Operational StatusExperimental
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1944Production started
82
years in service
0
years in production
1
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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