P3DV4+ PBY Catalina Firebomber Package 2025-09-13

This package includes a heavily modified and updated version of the freeware released FS9 Alphasim PBY Catalina for P3Dv4+ only. The package includes expansion models based on the Cat to create not only the PBY-5A Catalina Firebombers, but also, the PBY-6A and PBY-5A and -6A Super Catalina variants. The Super Catalinas were special modified firefighting models used in the USA where the R1830s were swapped for more powerful R2600 engines from the B-25 as well as other aerodynamic and structural changes including a modified tail for the -5A variant Super Cat. The Super Cat had much better climb performance, top speed, and yielded an additional 500 more gallons of payload compared to a standard Catalina. Making them able to carry 1,500 US gallons of water or fire retardant versus a standard Catalina's 1,000 US gallons. The package also includes modifications such as working belly tank doors, addition of 4k textures, PBR, custom sounds, updated accurized flight dynamics, 6 total model variations, 6 repaints, and a completely remapped fuselage for easier repainting. Original aircraft by Alphasim, updated and repainted by Nicholas Mitchell "Scorch00."