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THE AIRFORCE - AIRCRAFT - PV-1 VENTURA GR-5
 
 

Aircraft Stats:

Powerplant: 2 x 2 000 hp P&W R-2800 radial engines
Speed: 518 kph, 322mph mph
Range: 2 189km, 1,360miles
Seats: 1+3
Length: 15.77m, 51ft
Span: 19.9m, 6ft 6in
Empty Weight: 9 161kg, 20,197lb
Max T/O Weight: 14 096kg, 31,077lb
Period of Service: 1943 - 1960

Weapons:
None specified

Squadrons:
None specified

Attrition:
13 incidents recorded

PV-1 Ventura GR-5

Status: Retired
Manufacturer: Lockheed
Country of Manufacture: United States
Role: Maritime patrol
 
Description:
Maritime patrol aircraft.
Images:

PV-1 Ventura GR5  6498 2004 PV-1 Ventura of the SAAF Museum at Ysterplaat in 1991. VIP Ventura 6462 of 28 Sqadron. PV-1 Ventura GR5?of 22 Squadron over Cape Town Castle. Painting by Ron Belling.