Convair R3Y Tradewind

Summary

Convair R3Y Tradewind is an aircraft family^[1]. It draws 1,860 Wikipedia views per month (aircraft_family category, ranking #620 of 1,568).^[2]

Key Facts

• Convair R3Y Tradewind's instance of is recorded as aircraft family^[3].
• Convair R3Y Tradewind is operated by United States Navy^[4].
• Convair R3Y Tradewind's manufacturer is recorded as Convair^[5].
• Convair R3Y Tradewind's developer is recorded as Convair^[6].
• Convair R3Y Tradewind is a type of flying boat with 4 engines^[7].
• Convair R3Y Tradewind is a type of naval monoplane^[8].
• Convair R3Y Tradewind is a type of Convair aircraft^[9].
• Convair R3Y Tradewind is a type of transport aircraft with 4 turboprop engines^[10].
• Convair R3Y Tradewind's Commons category is recorded as Convair R3Y Tradewind^[11].
• Convair R3Y Tradewind's country of origin is recorded as United States^[12].
• Convair R3Y Tradewind's first flight is recorded as April 18, 1950^[13].
• Convair R3Y Tradewind's service entry is recorded as 1956^[14].
• Convair R3Y Tradewind's maximum capacity is recorded as {'unit': 'Q319604', 'amount': '+103'}^[15].
• Convair R3Y Tradewind's total produced is recorded as {'amount': '+13'}^[16].
• Convair R3Y Tradewind's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Tradewind'}^[17].
• Convair R3Y Tradewind's wing configuration is recorded as shoulder wing^[18].
• Convair R3Y Tradewind's maximum operating altitude is recorded as {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+12100'}^[19].

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Designation and Status

Convair R3Y Tradewind's instance of is recorded as aircraft family^[3].

Why It Matters

Convair R3Y Tradewind draws 1,860 Wikipedia views per month (aircraft_family category, ranking #620 of 1,568).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[20] It is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[21]