The Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer is an American World War II and Korean War era patrol bomber of the United States Navy derived from the Consolidated B-24 Liberator.

2024年11月25日 · On the 8th of April 1950, a PB4Y-2 of Patrol Squadron 26, nicknamed “Turbulent Turtle”, was conducting a ferret mission over the Baltic Sea when it was bounced …

Derived from the B-24 bomber, the Consolidated PB4Y Privateer was deployed on long-range anti-shipping and anti-submarine patrols. It helped to close the "Atlantic Gap" and was able to …

2023年4月24日 · Consolidated developed the PB4Y-2 Privateer from its successful bomber. A PB4Y-2 and crewman from VPB-119 at Clark Field; the Privateer featured new and improved …

The PB4Y-2 Privateer was the Navy’s modified version of the Consolidated B-24, designed as a low-altitude, long-range patrol bomber for anti-shipping, anti-submarine, ground-attack, …

The Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer was a United States Navy long range patrol bomber derived from the Consolidated B-24 Liberator. At the outbreak of World War II the Navy lacked any …

2024年5月15日 · The Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer emerged during the Second World War as a significant advancement in maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft. With its robust design …

On 8 April 1950, Soviet La-11 fighters shot down a US Navy PB4Y-2 Privateer (BuNo 59645) over the Baltic Sea, off the coast of Liepa-ja, Latvia. Named the Turbulent Turtle, the aircraft was …

2021年4月29日 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft including …

The resulting aircraft was designated the PB4Y-2 Privateer. With its 2,800-mile range, the Privateer was so useful that in the Navy took delivery of 739 of them, though few reached front …