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Convair VC-131B 'Samaritan'

Description
  Manufacturer:Convair
  Base model:C-131
  Designation:VC-131
  Version:B
  Nickname:Samaritan
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Modified Mission:Staff transport
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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