UK2 JX485 Consolidated CoronadoGR1 ex USN 7192 PB2Y-3B Helensburgh.jpg

On Sun, 06 Oct 2013 11:41:57 -0500, John Szalay john.szalayatatt.net
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Lab Lover wrote in
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On Sun, 06 Oct 2013 09:39:21 -0500, John Szalay john.szalayatatt.net
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Syke wrote in newsse4u.18783$xL5.844
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Very interesting, especially as the 3-view drawing shows a mix of 3
and 4-blade props. I wonder why this would be?

Regards

Syke

The two inner engines were fitted with four-bladed reversible pitch
propellers; the outer engines had standard three-bladed feathering
props

REF:
Bridgeman, Leonard. "The Consolidated Vultee Model 29 Coronado".
Jane's Fighting Aircraft of World War II. London: Studio, 1946. ISBN
1-85170-493-0


Do you know why? Was this for enhanced maneuverability on water?



reversible pitch , do make it easier to handle on the ground & water.

ever seen a plane back up ? watched C-130s do it and its impressive.

Even more so with a C-17...