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Models: PV-2, PV-2C, PV-2D, PV-2T Name: Harpoon Type: Maritime Patrol Aircraft Origin: Lockheed Crew: 4-5 – Pilot – Co-Pilot/Navigator, – Radar Operator/Tunnel Gunner – Turret Gunner – Radio Operator First Flight: - Service Delivery: - Final Delivery: - Production: 469 Powerplant:
Model(s): Pratt & Whitney R-2800-31 Type: 18-Cylinder Twin Row Radial Engine Number: Two Horsepower: 2000 hp Dimensions: Wing Span: 75 ft. (22.86m) Length: 51 ft. 1 in. Height: 13 ft. 3 in.) Wing Area: 686 sq. ft. (63.73m²)
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Performance: Max. Speed: 282mph at 13,900 ft. Initial Climb: 0 ft/min (0 m/min) Service Ceiling: 23,900 ft. Combat Range: 1790 miles Armament: 9 .50 Caliber machine guns Ammunition: N/A 8 5-inch HVAR rockets on wing racks.
Bomb Load: Variants: PV-2: Improved version of PV-1 Ventura with redesigned wing. the larger wing allowed for more fuel capacity and increased range. Tail unit was also redesigned. Leakage problems with the new wing tanks led to a further redesign applied to aircraft 31 and remaining production. PV-2C: Designation of aircraft 1 through 30. The leakage problem was solved by sealing off the outer integral wing tanks. With the reduced range, these aircraft were allocated to training roles. PV-2D: Improved PV-2 with armament revisions. 35 delivered before contract cancellation after VJ-day.
PV-2T: PV-2s with armament removed and used as trainers.
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