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. Featuring a more modern design …

2023年3月16日 · Powered by Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engines, the Convair CV-240 became the first pressurized, twin-engine aircraft, and went on to inspire several further variants that made …

2024年1月23日 · The Convair CV-240 family began its life as the Model 110 in the late 1940s. Originally built for American Airlines ' specifications to replace the popular Douglas DC-3, the …

2009年8月1日 · 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 …

Convair began marketing the tricycle-gear Model 240 in 1948 as a modern alternative to the DC-3. The Convair 240 had many advantages, including a pressurized cabin, impressive …

The Convair CV-240 family showcases a remarkable evolution from early unpressurized models to sophisticated research platforms that remain in use today. The advancements in design, …

The Convair 240, 340 and 440 was one of the closest designs to come near to being a Douglas DC-3 replacement as despite a glut of cheap DC-3s in the postwar years this family of airliners …

The Convair CV-240 is an American airliner produced by Convair from 1947 to 1954, initially as a possible replacement of the ubiquitous Douglas DC-3. Featuring a more modern design with …

2011年1月31日 · The Convair 240 is normally equipped to carry 40 passengers plus baggage. By comparison, the Model 340 has a longer fuselage providing standard accommodation for 44 …

2008年4月4日 · The Convair CV-240 was an American airliner produced by Convair from 1947 to 1956. The design began life in a production requirement by American Airlines for a …