Convair, Consolidated Vultee CV-540/CV-580/CV-600/CV-640
Airliner
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.
The Convair CV-540/CV-580/CV-600/CV-640 are converted Convair CV-240/-340 with turboprop engines.
Propulsion | 2 Turboprop Engines |
Engine Model | Rolls-Royce Dart RDa.10/1 |
Engine Power (each) | 2225 kW | 2984 shp |
Speed | 483 km/h | 261 kts 300 mph |
Service Ceiling | 7.620 m | 25.000 ft |
Range | 1.980 km | 1.069 NM 1.230 mi. |
Empty Weight | 13.733 kg | 30.276 lbs |
max. Takeoff Weight | 25.855 kg | 57.000 lbs |
Wing Span | 32,11 m | 105 ft 4 in |
Wing Area | 85,5 m² | 920 ft² |
Length | 24,84 m | 81 ft 6 in |
Height | 8,59 m | 28 ft 2 in |
First Flight | 1954 (CV-330 Turboprop) |
Production Status | out of production |
ICAO Code | CVLT |
IATA Code | CV5 CVY |
Data for (Version) | Convair CV-640 |
Variants | CV-540, CV-580, CV-600, CV-640 |