Convair 240

1947

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Convair 240

The first post-World War II commercial transport designed by Consolidated Vultee was evolved primarily as a DC-3 replacement. The prototype first flew at San Diego on 16 March 1947 and the first licensed aircraft was delivered to American Airlines on 28 February 1948. Altogether 176 were built. Accommodation was provided for 40 passengers. The aircraft was powered by two 1,788kW Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CA18 radial engines.

Military versions of the 240 were produced as the T-29A to E aircrew trainers for navigators and bombardiers; and as the C-131A Samaritan personnel or casualty evacuation transport accommodating 37 passengers or 27 stretchers.

Convair 240

Specification 
 CREW3-4
 PASSENGERS40
 ENGINE1 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CA18, 1765kW
 WEIGHTS
  Take-off weight18972 kg41826 lb
  Empty weight12530 kg27624 lb
 DIMENSIONS
  Wingspan28.0 m92 ft 10 in
  Length22.7 m75 ft 6 in
  Height8.3 m27 ft 3 in
  Wing area75.9 m2816.98 sq ft
 PERFORMANCE
  Max. speed538 km/h334 mph
  Cruise speed480 km/h298 mph
  Ceiling9150 m30000 ft
  Range w/max.fuel2880 km1790 miles

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