The Consolidated PBY Catalina is a flying boat and amphibious aircraft that was produced in the 1930s and 1940s. In Canadian service it was known as the Canso. It was one of the most widely used seaplanes of World War II. Wikipedia
Range: 4,030 km
Wingspan: 32 m
Manufacturer: Consolidated Aircraft
First flight: 21 March 1935
Variants: Bird Innovator
Introduction: October 1936, United States Navy
Number built: 3,308 (2,661 U.S.-built, 620 Canadian-built, 27 Soviet-built)