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
  See Also:
  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