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.

The C-131 Samaritan is the military version of the Convair 240/340/440 series of twin-engine commercial airliners. The first Samaritan, a C-131A derived from the Convair 240, was delivered to the Air Force in 1954. It was primarily used by the USAF for aeromedical casualty evacuation.

The CV-240/340/440 series was used by the United States Air Force for medical evacuation and VIP transport, and was designated as C-131 Samaritan. The first model Samaritan, the C-131A, was derived from the CV-240 model, and was delivered to the USAF in 1954.

Jan 21, 2020 · The CONVAIR C-131 Samaritan happens to be a militarized version of a simple commercial aircraft designated Convair CV-240. Before getting militarized variant, the CONVAIR CV-240 was sold to American Airlines as it primary …

Convairs’ original design had two engines and 40 seats, thus designated the CV-240. The USAF used the Convair 240/340/440 series for medical evacuation, VIP transport, and light cargo. The first model Samaritan, the C-131A, was derived from the …

In general, Douglas-built aircraft dominated the airplane ranks of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps transport squadrons, making the R4Y (redesignated C-131 in 1962) a virtual outsider when delivered...

The Convair C-131 Samaritan is the military designation of the CV-240 airliner. It was used by the United States Air Force as medevac and as a VIP aircraft. In 1954, the initial model of the Samaritan designated as the C-131A was delivered to the United States Air Force.

Apr 22, 2016 · The C-131 was a highly conventional aircraft for the period, featuring a pair of leading edge engine nacelles along slightly-swept, low-mounted main wing appendages.

On 17 December 1960, a Convair C-131D Samaritan operated by the United States Air Force on a flight from Munich to RAF Northolt crashed shortly after take-off from Munich-Riem Airport, due to fuel contamination.

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