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Convair C-131 Samaritan

Military
Convair C-131 Samaritan

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The Convair C-131 Samaritan of 1949 was a military transport aircraft derived from the CV-340 airliner. At 24.1 meters with 32.1-meter span, two engines delivering 472 km/h, and a 725-kilometer range, it served logistics and personnel transport across U.S. military commands.

Specifications

Role
Military transport
Engines
2
First flight
1949
Length
24.1 m
Wingspan
32.1 m
Max speed
472 km/h
Range
725 km