Convair 580
Technical Specifications
| First Flight: |
January 19, 1960 |
| Number Built: |
130 including USAF/USN + 54 converted |
| Length: |
81 feet 6 inches |
| Wing Span: |
105 feet 4 inches |
| Height: |
29 feet 2 inches |
| Max Take-Off Wt.: |
58,156 lbs. |
| Max Landing Wt.: |
52,000 lbs. |
| Empty Wt.: |
32,500 lbs. |
| Max Cruising Speed: |
360 mph 313 kts |
| Normal Cruising Speed: |
325 mph 282 kts |
| Approach Speed: |
150 mph 130 kts |
| Landing Speed: |
125 mph 110 kts |
| Stall Speed: |
86 mph 75 kts |
| Service Ceiling: |
25,000 feet |
| Fuel Capacity: |
2900 US gallons |
| Range: |
2866 miles |
| Fuel Type: |
Jet A |
| Fuel Consumption: |
425 gph both on climb-out
293 gph both @ cruise
325 gph both flight plan burn |
| Engines: |
2 Allison 501-D13D rated @ 3800 eshp each |
| Seating: |
56 Passengers |
| Crew: |
2 Pilots and 2 Flight Attendents |
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Engine Specifications
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Allison
501-D13D
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| Type: |
Axial-flow prop-jet |
| Diameter: |
27 inches |
| Length: |
145 inches |
| Compressor Stages: |
14 |
| Turbine Stages: |
4 |
| Weight: |
1750 lbs. |
| Starter: |
Air-frame furnished |
| Fuel Grade: |
Jet A |
| Estimated Shaft Horse Power: |
3800 @ 13,820 rpm |
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