A Famous WWII Flying Boat Is Making a Legitimate Comeback for Modern War

Summary

1. New Catalinas, updated with modern turboprop engines and cockpit displays.
2. Initial flight tests with modified existing aircraft due 2025.
3. New production expected by 2029.
4. Catalina Aircraft holds type certification, aiding cost-effective production.

References

• Media Check: Popular Mechanics - Media Bias/Fact Check HIGH CREDIBILITY
• Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC