Convair R3Y Tradewind
The Convair R3Y Tradewind was an American 1950s turboprop-powered flying boat designed and built by Convair.
| R3Y Tradewind | |
|---|---|
| An R3Y-1 Tradewind low over San Francisco Bay near NAS Alameda | |
| Role | transport flying boat |
| Manufacturer | Convair |
| First flight | 22 February 1954 (R3Y-1) |
| Introduction | 1956 (R3Y-1) |
| Retired | 1958 |
| Primary user | United States Navy |
| Number built | 11 (R3Y) & 2 (P5Y) |
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