Convair 440
Technical Specifications
| First Flight: |
December 16, 1955 |
| Number Built: |
199 + 34 for USAF/USN as C-131 |
| Length: |
79 feet 2 inches |
| Wing Span: |
105 feet 4 inches |
| Height: |
28 feet 2 inches |
| Max Take-Off Wt.: |
49,700 lbs. |
| Max Landing Wt.: |
N/A |
| Empty Wt.: |
31,305 lbs. |
| Max Cruising Speed: |
337 mph 293 kts |
| Normal Cruising Speed: |
299 mph 260 kts |
| Approach Speed: |
138 mph 120 kts |
| Landing Speed: |
115 mph 100 kts |
| Stall Speed: |
85 mph 74 kts |
| Service Ceiling: |
25,500 feet |
| Fuel Capacity: |
1730 US gallons |
| Range: |
2069 miles |
| Fuel Type: |
100 LL |
| Fuel Consumption: |
350 gph both on climb-out
218 gph both @ cruise
250 gph both flight plan burn |
| Engines: |
2 Pratt & Whitney R-2800 CB-16/17 rated at
2500 HP each @ 2800 rpm |
| Seating: |
52 Passengers |
| Crew: |
2 Pilots and 2 Flight Attendents |
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Engine Specifications
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Pratt
& Whitney R-2800 CB-16/17
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| Type: |
18 cylinder air cooled radial |
| Diameter: |
52.8 inches |
| Length: |
81.4 inches |
| Bore: |
5.75 inches |
| Stroke: |
6 inches |
| Displacement: |
2804 cubic inches |
| Compression Ratio: |
6.75 to 1 |
| Dry Weight: |
2390 lbs. |
| Ignition: |
Scintilla DLN-10 low tension |
| Fuel Grade: |
100/130 or 108/135 octane |
| Carburation: |
Stromberg PR-58E5
water injected & supercharged |
The only difference between the CB-16 & CB-17 engines was the fuel
octane being used. With the use of 100 LL aviation fuel today these engines
must be operated at a much reduced power setting.
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