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Convair's model 240 has flown in many roles. It is still in service with many feeder airlines around the United States. In military service, they carried the designation of T-29. Bombardiers, navigators and radio operators were trained in these "Flying Classrooms."
Known as the C-131 "Samaritan" when fitted out for the medical evacuation and transport role, they were in service from 1947 to 1986. Our C-131 was based here at Travis Air Force Base in the mid 1960s. It was last operated by the Nevada Air National Guard at Reno, Nevada.
Specifications:
- Wing Span: 105'4"
- Length: 79'2"
- Height: 27'3"
- Maximum Speed: 293 M.P.H. at Sea Level
- Service Ceiling: 30,000 Ft.
- Range: 1,800 Miles
- Crew/Passengers: 3 crew, 36 passengers
- Engines: 2 x 2, 500 H.P. Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engines
Information derived from “Travis Heritage Center” by Nick Veronico copyright Travis AFB Historical Society/Jimmy Doolittle Air and Space Museum Foundation. This book is available from the Jimmy Doolittle Air and Space Museum GIFT SHOP located in the Travis Heritage Center.
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