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Description
| Notes: Electronic equipment test bed transport. Af version of convair 340 (3 CREW) . | ||
| Manufacturer: | Convair | |
| Base model: | C-131 | |
| Designation: | C-131 | |
| Version: | B | |
| Nickname: | Samaritan | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1925-1962 | |
| Basic role: | Transport | |
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| Serial/Bureau Number: | 53-7811 | |
| Location: | Kelly Field Heritage Museum, Kelly AFB Texas | |
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: | 29,248 lb | 13,264 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 47,000 lb | 21,315 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney R-2800-99W | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 2500 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 450 miles | 724 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 254 mph | 409 km/h | 221 kt |
| Max Speed: | 293 mph | 471 km/h | 254 kt |
| Climb: | 1,410 ft/min | 429 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 24,500 ft | 7,467 m | |