Convair CV-340
Civilian
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The Convair CV-340 of 1947 was a elegant twin-engine airliner representing the zenith of piston-powered civil transport. At 22.8 meters long with 28-meter span, two-crew operation, and 506.9 km/h cruise, it served major airlines and wealthy private operators throughout the golden age of aviation.
Specifications
- Role
- Airliner
- Crew
- 2
- Engines
- 2
- First flight
- 1947
- Length
- 22.8 m
- Wingspan
- 28 m
- Max speed
- 507 km/h