The Convair CV-240 is an American airliner that Convair manufactured from 1947 to 1954, initially as a possible replacement for the ubiquitous Douglas DC-3.

The most popular Convair conversions were those done by PacAero in California for Allison, and this involved converting 340s and 440s to 580s with Allison 501D turboprops, plus modified tail control surfaces and a larger tail area.

Aug 1, 2009 · The CV-240 with an increased wingspan and longer fuselage for a larger payload became the Convair-Liner 340, flown for the first time in 1951. The CV-440 Metropolitan was merely a refinement of the CV-340 featuring modifications to increase speed, reduce the noise level in the cabin, and provide for up to 52 passengers.

Fantastic to see a, commercially, flying Convair in 2025. The aircraft arrived from Opa Locka to pick up some cargo bound for Nassau, Bahamas. Unknown photographer. Photographer Henry Tenby.

Jan 23, 2024 · Convair then used the Model 110 base to create the CV-240, which had space for 40 passengers and a pressurized fuselage. This aircraft first flew in 1947 and entered into …

The Convair CV-540/CV-580/CV-600/CV-640 is a family of twin-turboprop-engined regional airliners produced by the US-American manufacturer Convair, Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation.

Performance 240 - Cruising speed 435km/h (235kt). Range with max fuel 2900km (1565nm). 340 - Cruising speed 457km/h (247kt). Typical range with max payload 935km (505nm). 440 - Max cruising speed 483km/h (261kt), economical cruising …

The Eland was dropped from production when Napier was acquired by Rolls-Royce Limited in 1961. [2] The only production applications for the engine were two variants of the Convair CV-240 family, the Royal Canadian Air Force Canadair CC-109 …

Convair CV-540 (CV-580/CV-600/CV-640) [USA] 1955 Post-WWII-2 Twin-Engined Tractor-Turboprop 3-Bladed-Propeller Low-Straight-Wing Mid-Fuselage-Tail Airliner C...

May 3, 2000 · Allegheny Airlines operated a Convair 540 fitted with Napier Elland turboprops in July 1959 on an experimental basis. A limited number of Elland powered 540's were built and Allegeheny used them until 1962.