| R3Y Tradewind | |
|---|---|
 An R3Y-1 Tradewind low over San Francisco Bay near NAS Alameda | |
| General information | |
| Type | transport flying boat |
| Manufacturer | Convair |
| Primary user | United States Navy |
| Number built | 11 (R3Y) & 2 (P5Y) |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 1956 (R3Y-1) |
| First flight | 22 February 1954 (R3Y-1) |
| Retired | 1958 |
The Convair R3Y Tradewind was an American 1950s turboprop-powered flying boat designed and built by Convair.