Open: Saturday & Sunday: 10:30am to 4:00pm, Wednesday – Friday: 10:30am to 3:00pm.
Convair YF-2Y “Sea Dart”
On Loan from National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola, FL.
This aircraft was part of a series of only five aircraft contracted by the Navy as a new prototype concept for a jet-powered seaplane. The aircraft first flew in late December 1954. However, multiple tests determined the aircraft was unreliable and the project was cancelled. This aircraft never saw military service and was retired in 1962. The Museum acquired this rare aircraft in 1987 and put it on display after a complete restoration. It is one of the most historically significant aircraft in the collection.
This aircraft loan courtesy of the National Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola, Florida.
Aircraft Specifications
Bureau #: 135764
Built: May 1951
Crew: 1
Retired: June 1962
Received: 1987
Restored by: DVHAA
Restored: 1991 – 1993
Length: 52′ 7″
Height: 16′ 2″ Ski’s Retracted 20′ 9″ Ski’s Extended
Wingspan: 33′ 8″
Weight Empty: 12,625 lbs
Weight Loaded: 22,000 lbs
Powerplant: 2 – Westinghouse J-46-WE-02
Thrust: 6,100 lbs per engine
Max Speed:
Range:
Manufacturer: Convair
Armarment: NA
Ordnance: NA
Ceiling: 58,800 ft
Status: On Display
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The Exhibition
Located in Horsham Pennsylvania, The Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum has a unique and historically significant collection of aircraft and artifacts. In addition to the aircraft, helicopters, and jets, our exhibition includes flight helmets, vintage and modern aviation flight gear, engines, air to air missiles, bombs, detailed aircraft models, vintage Martin Baker ejection seats, and flight simulators. Honoring those who have served our Nation, we are privileged to have an extensive collection of military service medals.
Our collection includes aircraft from the early days of flight, The First World War, World War 2, Korea, Vietnam, and the ongoing defense of our Nation. Simply put, Wings of Aviation has one of the greatest collections of restored aircraft in the northeast.
Current Exhibit:
Consistently restoring and adding new aircraft to our collection, our exhibit includes the McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18A, McDonnell Douglas F-4A Phantom, and Bell UH-1V “Huey”. Our indoor collection includes aircraft from the early days of flight, helicopters, aircraft from World War I, engines, helmets, Medals of honor, detailed models, flight gear, flight simulators, and more.
While the name Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum has a relatively short history, the beginnings of displaying aircraft at Willow Grove began shortly after World War II. In May 1946, Lieutenant-Commander David Ascher arrived at Naval Air Station Willow Grove… Read More
Located in Horsham Pennsylvania, Wings of Freedom is open year-round Wednesday through Sunday. We are located along Route 611 between Maple Avenue and County Line Road in Horsham, approximately thirty minutes north of Philadelphia. Plan Your Visit
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The Wings of Aviation Museum is open all year, with walk-ins always welcome, guided visits, and tours for large groups. Located in Montgomery County, we are right next door to Bucks, Delco, and Chester Counties, close to Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York. With nature, parks, eateries, dining establishments, shopping, and theme parks close to the museum, Wings of Aviation is the perfect destination or ingredient of a family day out.
