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The wingspan was extended for better performance at higher altitudes. The CV-340 replaced the DC-3 in United service. The airline flew 52 340s for 16 years without a fatality. KLM operated the type from early 1953 until mid-1963. Many CV-340 aircraft were converted to CV-440 standard. Convair CV-440 Metropolitan
- March 16, 1947
- Convair
- 1076 (Convair), 10 (Canadair), 1086 (total)
Learn about the Convair 440 Metropolitan, a modified version of the Convair 340 with increased speed and reduced noise. Find out its exterior dimensions, operating weights, performance, and marketplace information.
Learn about the history, features and variants of the Convair 440, a twin-engined, pressurised airliner produced from 1947 to 1955. See photos and details of the three Convair aircraft owned by HARS, including a former US military VC-131D.
The Convair 440 was a short haul commercial transport that replaced the DC-3 in many airlines. It had two piston engines, a pressurized cabin and a weather radar option. Learn more about its design, performance and conversions.
Feb 6, 2016 · Learn about the history and specifications of the Convair 240/340/440, a series of piston-engine and turboprop-powered commercial transports. Compare the performance and features of the different models and see photos and diagrams.
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Convair 440 Metropolitan. MTOW: 47,000 lb. Range: 580 miles. Speed: 284 mph. Seats: 52 passengers. Length: 79 ft. Wingspan: 105 ft. Height: 28 ft. Engines: 2 Pratt & Whitney Double Wasp R-2800-CB17. HP or Thrust: 2,400 hp. No. flown by DL: 8. First Delivery: November 21, 1956. First Scheduled Service: 1956. Reason Aquired:
Specifications: Wingspan: 32.1 m (105 ft 4 in) Length: 24.1 m (79 ft 2 in) Height: 8.58 m (28 ft 2 in) Wing area: 85.46 m² (920 sq ft) Max speed: 499 km/h (310 mph) Cruising speed at 609 m (2,000 ft): 465 km/h (289 mph) Stalling speed: 137 km/h (85 mph) Range at 6,096 m (20,000 ft): 2,092 km (1,300 miles) Service ceiling: 7,590 m (24,900 ft)
