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By: kjfitz @ 2008-04-30 22:01:08
Description: The Convair CV-240 was an American airliner produced by Convair from 1947 to 1956.



CV-340: built for United Airlines, was basically a CV-240 lengthened to hold an additional four seats. The wings were also enlarged for better performance at higher altitudes. The CV-340 replaced the DC-3 in United service. The airline flew 52 340s for 16 years without a fatality.



CV-440 Metropolitan: CV-340 with improved soundproofing and an option of weather radar.



Convair CV-580: conversion from Convair CV-340 or CV-440 aircraft with two Allison 501 D13D/H turboprop engines in place of the piston engines, an enlarged vertical fin and modified horizontal stabilisers. The conversions were performed by Pacific Airmotive on behalf of the Allison Engine Company.
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Location: Abbotsford, Canada (CA)
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