Boeing XPBB-1 Sea Ranger Long-Range Patrol Flying Boat
The Boeing XPBB-1 Sea Ranger was a one-off U.S. Navy long-range patrol flying-boat prototype developed as Boeing Model 344. Its large hull and long range reflected the Pacific maritime patrol requirement, but changing wartime priorities redirected Boeing's Renton capacity to B-29 production before the type could enter series production.
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Identity
- Aliases
- XPBB-1Boeing Model 344Sea RangerLone RangerPBB-1
- Family Name
- Boeing XPBB-1 Sea Ranger
- Full Name
- Boeing XPBB-1 Sea Ranger Long-Range Patrol Flying Boat
- Roles
- militaryresearchexperimentalutility
- Status
- retired
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- water
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Boeing XPBB-1 Sea Ranger was a one-off U.S. Navy long-range patrol flying-boat prototype developed as Boeing Model 344. Its large hull and long range reflected the Pacific maritime patrol requirement, but changing wartime priorities redirected Boeing's Renton capacity to B-29 production before the type could enter series production.
- First Flight Year
- 1,942
- Manufacturer
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- Creation Time
- August 9, 2026 at 05:34:39 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 9, 2026 at 05:34:39 UTC