C-131 Samaritan
The C-131 Samaritan is a multipurpose military transport aircraft developed by the American firm Convair (later General Dynamics). Its design was based on the civilian transport aircraft Convair CV-240 Convair-Liner, with serial production commencing in February 1948.
Key Missions and Development
The primary task of the C-131 Samaritan was the evacuation of military personnel and the wounded. Additionally, a specific modification of the C-131 was developed based on the Convair CV-440 Metropolitan, expanding its operational capabilities.
Technical Specifications
| Modification | C-131B |
| Wingspan, m | 32.12 |
| Aircraft length, m | 24.84 |
| Aircraft height, m | 8.59 |
| Wing area, m2 | 85.47 |
| Empty weight | 15110 |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 22544 |
| Internal fuel, kg | 4708 |
| Engine type | 2 Piston engines Pratt Whitney R-2800-CB17 Double Wasp |
| Power, hp | 2 x 2500 |
| Cruising speed, km/h | 483 |
| Practical range, km | 3106 |
| Operational range, km | 463 |
| Service ceiling, m | 7590 |
| Crew | 2-3 crew members |
| Payload | 52 passengers or 5820 kg of cargo |
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