Matchbox 1/72 Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer
The Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer was a World War II and Korean War era patrol bomber of the United States Navy derived from the Consolidated B-24 Liberator. The Navy had been using unmodified B-24s as the PB4Y-1 Liberator, and the type was considered very successful. A fully navalized design was desired, and Consolidated developed a dedicated long-range patrol bomber in 1943, designated PB4Y-2 Privateer.
The notable outward differences between the Privateer and the Liberator were the replacement of the Liberator's twin fin tail with a new and taller single fin, a longer fuselage to accomodate a flight engineer and that the engines were turned by 90 degrees.
For additional defence the number of guns in turrets was increased to 12 M2 .50-in Browning MGs in 6 turrets, 2 dorsal, 2 waist, nose and tail.
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