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Convair 340s
Hawaiian Airlines took a significant step in modernizing its fleet in the early 1950s with the introduction of the Convair 340. Unlike its predecessor, the DC-3, this aircraft featured both pressurization and air conditioning, providing passengers with a more comfortable and advanced flying experience. It carries a maximum of 44 passengers and each aircraft cost $520,000 each.
| Model | Convair 340 |
|---|---|
| Seats | 44 passengers |
| Length | 24.14 m (79 ft 2 in) |
| Wingspan | 32.13 m (105 ft 4 in) |
| Height | 8.59 m (28 ft 2 in) |
| Engines | 2 Pratt & Whitney Double Wasp R-2800-CB16, 2400 HP |
| Wing area | 85.6 m² (920 sq ft) |
| Max speed at 4,420 m (14,500 ft) | 505 km/h (314 mph) |
| Cruising speed at 5,486 m (18,000 ft) | 457 km/h (284 mph) |
| Max range | 1,851 km (1,150 miles) |
| Normal range | 933 km (580 miles) |
| Empty weight | 14,696 kg (32,399 lb) |
| Max payload | 5,743 kg (12,660 lb) |
| Loaded weight | 21,319 kg (47,000 lb) |
Reference
- Eyre, David C. (May 17, 2019) Convair CV-340. Aeropedia. https://aeropedia.com.au/content/convair-cv-340/