Canadian Vickers Catalina for Sale
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Interesting facts about the Canadian Vickers Catalina
✈ Canadian Vickers built the PBV-1A Canso A, a Canadian-made PBY-5A, at Cartierville in Montreal between 1943 and 1945.
✈ Production reached 380 aircraft; 150 went to the RCAF as Canso A and many others served the USAAF as OA-10A.
✈ The amphibious design adds retractable tricycle landing gear, so operators can use runways or water as needed.
✈ Wingtip floats retract to form streamlined wingtips, which reduces drag and improves cruise efficiency.
✈ Power comes from two Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 Twin Wasp radials rated at 1,200 hp each.
✈ Wet wings hold 1,750 US gallons of fuel, enabling more than 20 hours of endurance at economy settings.
✈ RCAF Canso crews flew long Atlantic patrols; No. 162 Squadron sank U-342 and other U-boats in 1944.
✈ Many Canadian Vickers airframes later worked as water bombers in Canada, serving into the 1990s.
Canadian Vickers Catalina Specifications
Information provided here is as a guide only. This information should not be used for flight planning or other aircraft operations. Aircraft model variations, custom specifications, modifications, upgrades & age will have a considerable impact on the details listed below. Please check with the seller, manufacturer or aviation authority for the precise aircraft specifications.
Length: 19.47 m (63 ft 10.5 in)
Wingspan: 31.70 m (104 ft 0 in)
Height: 6.15 m (20 ft 2 in)
Empty Weight: 9,485 kg (20,910 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 16,066 kg (35,420 lb)
Fuel Capacity: 6,624 L (1,750 US gal)
Cruise Speed: 201 km/h (125 mph, 109 kn)
Range: 4,060 km (2,520 mi, 2,190 nm)
Service Ceiling: 4,816 m (15,800 ft)
Rate of Climb: 5.1 m/s (1,000 ft/min)
Take-off Run to 15 m (49 ft): 1,094 m (3,590 ft)
Landing Run from 15 m (49 ft): 393 m (1,290 ft)
FAQs About the Canadian Vickers Catalina
How much does a Canadian Vickers Catalina cost?
As of 2022–2025, published asking prices for project Cansos ranged from about $65,000 to $250,000. Complete, non-flying or ferry-able examples often asked $250,000 to $500,000. Airworthy or near-airworthy Catalinas commonly asked roughly $475,000 to $925,000 during the same period. Exceptional restorations may command higher figures depending on provenance, avionics, and engine time.
What missions suit a Canadian Vickers Catalina today?
Owners use Cansos for heritage flying, adventure charter, aerial survey, maritime support, and film work. Amphibious gear lets operators stage from runways or suitable water, which expands mission flexibility.
What are typical operating considerations?
Plan for high fuel burn, heavy maintenance, and specialized ground support. Expect around 80–90 US gallons per hour in economy cruise for both engines. Budget for radial engine overhauls, corrosion control, and periodic fabric work on control surfaces.
What runway or water performance should buyers expect?
On land, a representative PBY-5A data set shows about 1,750 ft ground roll and 3,590 ft to clear 50 ft at typical weights. Landing over a 50-ft obstacle can be about 1,290 ft on land. Water performance varies with weight, wind, wave state, and technique.
How available are parts and technical support?
Support exists through specialist radial shops, heritage maintenance providers, and parts pools. The PBY-5A sits under Type Certificate 28-5ACF, and several operators maintain active fleets. Pre-buy inspections should verify parts traceability and structural condition.
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