CFS2/FS2002/FS2004 PB2Y Coronado
FSDSv2 model, xxx.air, textures, xxx.dp, panels
by Jim Jacobson: Rocktser22@yahoo.com. Released as freeware-April 2007.


The Coronado resulted from a U.S. Navy request for the development of a maritime patrol
bomber larger than the PBY Catalina, one that would have increased performance and good
weapon load capability. Though the prototype first flew in December 1937, the Navy did not
have the funds at that time to procure the aircraft, and Consolidated had to wait 15 months
before orders were placed. During that time improvements in the aircraft's stability and
hydrodynamic performance were made, so that the 1939 version was considerably improved.
Variants served with the U.S. Navy from 1940 on.