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Selfridge Military Air Museum, Selfridge ANG Bas Michigan
Convair C-131D 'Samaritan' SN: 55-293

Description
Notes: C-131B modified as passenger transport (4 CREW, 44 PASSENGERS) .
  Manufacturer:Convair
  Base model:C-131
  Designation:C-131
  Version:D
  Nickname:Samaritan
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  First Flew:1954/07/28
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  Serial/Bureau Number:55-293
  Location:Selfridge Military Air Museum, Selfridge ANG Bas Michigan

Specifications
  Length: 79' 2" 24.1 m
  Height:28' 2" 8.5 m
  Wingspan: 105' 4" 32.1 m
  Wingarea: 920.0 sq ft 85.4 sq m
  Empty Weight: 31,305 lb 14,197 kg
  Gross Weight: 49,700 lb 22,539 kg
  Max Weight: 52,414 lb 23,770 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CB17
  Horsepower (each): 2500

Performance
  Range: 1,300 miles 2,093 km
  Cruise Speed: 299 mph 481 km/h 260 kt
  Max Speed: 337 mph 542 km/h 292 kt
  Climb: 1,260 ft/min 384 m/min
  Ceiling: 24,900 ft 7,589 m