Convair C-131 Samaritan

Military Transport Planes

ICAO aircraft code C131

Manufacturer Convair

Country United States

The Convair C-131 Samaritan is an American twin-engined military transport produced from 1954 to 1956 by Convair.

Specifications

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Convair C-131 Samaritan Specifications

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General

ICAO aircraft code

C131

Manufacturer

Convair

Manufactured

1949 - 1957

Country

United States

Aircraft performance

Engine:

2x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-99 "Double Wasp"
Piston

Power:

2,500 HP

Max Cruise Speed:

255 Kts
472 Km/h

Travel range:

1,400 Nm
2,593 Kilometers

Service Ceiling:

24,500 feet

Rate of Climb:

1520 feet / minute
7.72meter / second

Weight & dimensions

Max Take Off Weight:

21,363 Kg
47,097 lbs

Max Payload:

8,069 Kg
17,789 lbs

Fuel Tank Capacity:

1,241 gallon
4,698 liter

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About the Convair C-131 Samaritan

The Convair C-131 Samaritan is an American twin-engined military transport produced from 1954 to 1956 by Convair. It is the military version of the Convair CV-240 family of airliners.