Please note that many of the aircraft themselves are not Following the success of the earlier CV-240 and CV-340 models, Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp (Convair) chose to continue to refine the series, despite the inroads then being made into the airline market by the Rolls Royce Dart powered Vickers Viscount. jjPostcards, Jrg Jggin Alte Bergstrasse 14, CH-8303 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Fax +41 43 556 81 19 (new) 30) Aircraft by Jens Kristensen Convair-Liner project started with the CV-110 prototype, but American Airlines Sold to U.S.A.F. Every type from fighters to helicopters from air forces around the globe, Classic Airliners Super Connie, Twin Beech and Bell 47G included. AI File Twelve Contains Editvoicepack here for those who may wish to use them. 6) Original Aircraft by Tom Gibson and Rob Bennis These files include a complete classic AI environment The US military bought a number of the Convair 240 / 340 family with the C-131D and later being 340 variants purchased between 1954 and 1956. The Martin 404 was not a bad looking aircraft at all. 1) Original aircraft by Tom Gibson and Harry Follas If not checked could also find 737-522, 737-548 etc. Waldron. It is now on static display at AHM and is one of only a handful of Martin 404s in existence. Contact us. By CarLos, November 30, 2013 in Classic - up to 1968. The CV-240 with an increased wingspan and longer fuselage for a larger payload became the Convair-Liner 340, flown for the first time in 1951. AI File Nine Contains the The pressurized Martin 404 was intended to replace the DC-3 in airline service. I know Model Airplane News did a 84" Convair 240 in August 2008, I'm wondering if this might be that same plan? Afterwards it flew as N47099 and with Cargo Three Airlines of Paname as (While flightsim.com is often listed, most of these planes are also available The final piston-powered development of the Convair-Liner PacAero had also been involved in developing a Napier-engined version of the Convair 440, the 540, but only a handful of conversions was produced, and all were subsequently de-converted. Updated on 11/30/13, AI File Thirteen Contains Miscellaneous The success of this design can be seen by the numbers of updated airframes still flying commercially around the World. EG9E (Nutt's Corner) and old Los Angeles Grand Central airport. Following their retirement by the aforementioned local service air carriers, a number of 4-0-4s were then operated by several U.S. based commuter and regional airlines including Air South, Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA), Florida Airlines, Marco Island Airways, Provincetown-Boston Airlines (PBA) and Southeast Airlines. Updated on 11/5/21AI File Eight Contains and Dave McQueen modification programs, the line's inherent strength and reliability making it 18) Aircraft by Dimitri Samborski , painted by Dimitri Samborski and Andrei Screenshot of Delta Air Lines Convair 440 on the ground. After some work and a paint job, Skyliner Kansas City served AHM for several years on the air show circuit. There were two different conversions for the. Convair 340 and 440 aircraft are almost identical with the 440 series being essentially a refined variant of the former with improved sound proofing and greater takeoff weight through various refinements. Martin 4-0-4 N40432 was one of a batch of 41 aircraft for Trans World . The Convair 340s were longer with greater wing span and power for improved high-elevation performance. Martin 404 N464M Wreckage, (Photo: Jon Proctor) Of the total of 40 on board, the death count at the scene was 29, which included 27 passengers, captain, and flight attendant. . . February 20th, 1993. Convair CV-640 Updated on 6/6/21 When Delta's last Convair 440 retired on April 25, 1970, its passenger fleet was now 100% jet. Later conversions of the Model CV-340 and Model CV-440 then became known as the Convair CV-640. It was left to the Allison Engine Company, which had been using a Convair 240 as testbed for its T-38 turbine, to propose a turboprop re-engining programme, which PacAero took forward as the Convair 580. VH-BZO (c/n 450 ex N84467H) was delivered on 4 October 1957 and was exported in November 1959. Departed Wonderboom 9 August 2016 for the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society, Illawarra Regional Airport, Australia, arriving on Sunday 21 August 2016. TECH SPECS for the Martin 404 Wing Span: 93 ft 3 in. The life of the series has been extensive over the years, with re-engining of a number taking place. I have to say, though, that Lufthansa Convair is a peach for sure. Sikorsky S-58 by Paul Bradshaw, Chicago Airways livery by Randy Cain, Sabena Looks good really good. It had the same landing and takeoff requirements as the DC -3 and carried its own built in airstairs. Convair CV-240 family. It was exported to Khmer Akas Airlines in Cambodia in May 1973 as N102KA. We thank you for your support and hope you'll join the largest aviation community on the web. In 1989 a Tasmanian Company, Gold Crown Aviation Services, announced it intended to import three Convairs for freight operations between Melbourne, VIC and Tasmania but the aircraft were not imported. AI File FourContains Convair-Liners (CV-240 HQ, CV-340 HQ, CV-440 HQ, and CV-580), Martin 202 and 404, turboprops (Lockheed L-188, Fokker/Fairchild F-27 HQ), Lockheed L-10 Electra,Curtiss C-46,Breguet Deux Ponts, Broussard, Piper PA-28, Dornier Do-27 and Do-28, Nord Noratlas, and Beechcraft 18, Bonanza, and Baron, Required. Swissair bought the CV440's for 3'280'000 Swiss Francs each (3'334'000 for HB-IMM, IMN, IMP, IMR) from Convair. Ferried 19 June 2012 to Wonderboom Airport. HARS Aviation Museum Thus converted EC-121D and WV2: Original aircraft by Dave McQueen, modified by Mike Stevens TWA and Eastern wanted an aircraft superior to the Convair 240.Convair told them that they would be happy to sell them 240s,so they turned to Martin.Martin agreed to build the 404 which was a stretched,pressurized version of the 202.They also sold TWA twelve 202s from unfinished airframes of cancelled orders.These had some improvements and higher weight than the standard 202 and were known as 202A's.They were available for Summer of 1950 delivery so TWA could retire their five 307 Stratoliners.The 404 deliveries started for both TWA and Eastern in 1951 . When you realise that this fit-out is for the standard 44 seats, you realise how economy has been economised over the years. $16.00. The CV-340 earned An entrepreneur in Florida bought N145S, along with 2 other Martin 404s with plans to use them to fly gamblers and vacationers to the Caribbean. Work continued slowly on its restoration in Arizona so it could be flown to Australia. Some 38 Model CV-240s and 27 CV-440s are known to have been converted. The definitive turboprop Convairliner was actually the CV-5800. let me know if you painted anything not credited. Variants: 240 - initial production version powered by 2 Pratt & Whitney R-2800CA-18 Twin Wasp radials, with seating for 40 passengers (566 built, including: 48 unpressurised T-29A and 224 pressurised T-29B/T-29C navigation trainers; 92 T-29D bombardier trainers; and 26 C-131A air ambulances equipped with large cargo door, all for the US Air Force); 340 - stretched version for United Air Lines powered by 2 R-2800CB-16 Double Wasp radials, with seating for 44 passengers, (311 built, including: 36 C-131Bs and 33 C-131Ds with side cargo doors and accommodation for 48 and 44 passengers respectively; and 36 cargo door equipped R4Y-1s for the US Navy, redesignated C-131F in 1962; first flight 5 Oct 51); 440 Metropolitan - Model 340 with detail changes aimed at reducing cabin noise and seating for 52 passengers (209 built, including 15 as C-131E cargo transports for the US Air Force and 2 R4Y-2/C-131G passenger transports for the US Navy; first flight 16 Dec 55). Later in their airline career, as they became displaced from the EAL and TWA fleets by turbine-powered aircraft, the 4-0-4s became popular with "second level" operators, known as "local service air carriers" in the U.S. as described and regulated by the federal Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), with these airlines needing to replace their Douglas DC-3s. Shorts Sandringham,DeHavilland Canada compressed. CV-240s became CV-600s, while CV-340s and CV-440s became CV-640s. Canadair North Star and CL-44, Avro York, Bristol Britannia100, Britannia 300, Scottish Twin Pioneer, (17MB) Required. We feel this location is an ideal spot for displaying American Aviation History. included - they are to be downloaded separately. C-121C: Original aircraft by Dave McQueen, modified by Tom Gibson (HQ model Leeham News and Analysis. C-131: Original aircraft by Tom Gibson, Dee Waldron, and Dave McQueen Sikorsky S-55 by Marinha do Brasil - Project FAB Veteranos, LA Airways livery However, the Model CV-440 did not make much of an impact on American airlines but did sell in some numbers in Europe. Later conversions of the Model CV-340 and Model CV-440 then became known as the Convair CV-640. An interesting feature of the 240 series was the air-stair at the tail, similar to that which became normal on the DC-9 and Boeing 727. Thus I have modified his file to use more frame rate friendly classic GA aircraft. These files are highly Some 1,086 examples of the CV series was built. I know Martin had problems with the predecessor aircraft the Martin 202. 38) Aircraft by Anthony Konstantinidis Martin 404 Skyliner Manufacturer: Martin Type/Model: 404 Registration: N462M Aircraft Tracking Location: Tucson - Davis Monthan, United States Taken By: Paul Fearn Date Taken: 7th June 2017 Image ID: 280925 Commercial & Editorial Use C-121A: Original aircraft by Dave McQueen, modified by Tom Gibson (HQ model backdated airport layouts, and newer terminals and runways have been removed. A total of 103 aircraft were built at the Glenn L. Martin factory in Baltimore. files that have backdated parking (the planes make a terminal turn), runway . to see traffic in the far north. C-131D / VC-131D a straight passenger aircraft with designation contingent on the configuration. Sold in December 1969 to Pan Adria (Transadria, Croatia Airlines) as YU-ADT. The credits for the liveries are in each of the texture The Martin 404 was designed by Glenn Martin who established one of the first aircraft factories in 1909 (only six years after the Wright brothers first flight). In 1969 they were transferred to the United States Navy and were withdrawn from use by 1970. The civilian Many aircraft originally manufactured as CV-340 were converted with a Factory Service Bulletin to CV-440 standard, including the HARS aircraft. The Martin 404 had a very small flight deck. C-47: Original Aircraft by John Kelley, Marcel Ritzema and Alexander Schmidt The Martin had a higher service ceiling than the Convair did (29,000 vs 24,000) both cruised at 280-290 knts. Be sure to check my channel for the best in VINTAGE \u0026 RARE airliner videos! (1200px) Airline: Private. Douglas DC-6 HQ, DC-6B HQ, (CV-240 HQ, CV-340 HQ, Convair 440-68A Metropolitan 148 Luftwaffe (West German Air Force) Luftwaffe Convair is heading to runway 25 for take-off. Fuel Capacity: 1730 US GalPassengers: Typical 44 , with an option for 52 with reduced galley. The accident site was located about 1/2-mile from the runway arrival threshold in Monclova, Ohio. sim=cv340. the last major release. for FS! 21) Original aircraft by Dee Waldon, modified by Tom Gibson It also adds RAF Burtonwood to the traffic (requires addon airport). C-54: Original aircraft by Tom Gibson and Harry Follas 35) Original HQ aircrafty by Manfred Jahn Not Needed. Maslov The purchase of the aircraft included Martin spare parts (probably the worlds largest collection of Martin spares.) P-3: Original aircraft by Jake Burrus These effects will provide the tire "chirp" upon C $15.87. Lockheed Jetstar, and the Tupolev Tu-104 (24 MB). Filenames and download Stearman, and Queen Air (27 MB). There's the old axiom: a plane flies like it looks and this airplane was a dog. The Convair 440 was the same size as the Convair 340, which Delta acquired in 1952, but with improvements to reduce cabin noise level and increased operating weights. Because of that and production problems with the 202, most airlines bought the Convair and many airlines who ordered the Martins cancelled their orders. IL-18, Tupelov TU-114, Aero 145 and LET L-200) At HARS, you will be walking through operational hangars, able to get up close and personal with our aeroplanes and even explore some of them. at HLA, Dec 2009, U.F.S. livery downloads required). TWA operated its 40 4-0-4s under the name "Skyliner" on scheduled services between 1 September 1950 and the last flight on 29 April 1961. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Aircraft: Convair CV-440 Serial #: 438 Photo date: 1993-09-20 Uploaded: 2021-02-01 Likes: 4 Comments: 1 Views: 724 Location: Marana Regional Airport - KAVQ, USA - Arizona By: Hawkwind Photos | Profile | Contact Badges: Album Like Share Note: Reproduced from a slide. Even though it does not have a mach-meter as such, this is indicated by the reduced IAS allowed above 10,000 / 13,000 ft. To be fair, the only time this was likely to be a problem was in Winter in the Northern parts of North America and Europe. 13) Original aircraft by Frank Safranek, Kevin Trinkle, Dee Waldron, and MID-ATLANTIC AIR MUSEUM - MARTIN 4-0-4 "SILVER FALCON" The Glenn L. Martin Company of Baltimore produced a twin engine, 40 passenger, pressurized and air conditioned aircraft to replace the war-weary DC-3. Included 1/144 Scale Decal Avensa Convair 440 . At 40 passengers, the 404 nearly doubled the capacity of the DC-3 (21 or 24). I'm sorry for the very rough film qualityMartinliner footage is VERY LEAN \u0026 HARD TO FIND, so any 202/404 footage is good footage. 2 Pratt & Whitney R-2800 with water injection, 115/145 octane fuel 2500 hp with water injection, 100LL fuel 2400 hp with water injection. Auf welche Faktoren Sie beim Kauf bei Analyse pragmatischer texte abitur Aufmerksamkeit richten sollten! 28) Aircraft by Mike Stone, used with permission planes himself and adapted most of the rest of the textures - thanks a lot!! It was the first twin engined, pressurised airliner. Part 53. I guess our advertising needs to be more spectacular. In the US, Continental, National, Braniff, Delta, and Eastern all had small fleets. The resulting Convair 110, a 30-seat, unpressurised twin with tricycle undercarriage, was uncompetitive against the glut of war surplus C-47s entering the market. What Types of Events Can Be Hosted at HARS? 8) Original Aircraft by George A. Vega, adapted for Mike Stone's texture map I have lost count of the people I have shown around who are literally amazed at what they see. also has a plane doing touch and goes at most airports. Delivered new to Swissair as HB-IMP in 1957. AI Sound Effects. Approach. Airline: Lineas Aereas Guinea Ecuatorial 14) The CV-600 and 640 not included in the AI traffic. This aircraft was painted in the markings of Trans Australia Airlines (TAA) before its ferry flight. Convair's own conversion program involved Aircraft flying government officials, Helicopters VH-BZI (c/n 459) was delivered to Ansett Airways in May 1957 and was transferred to Ansett ANA on 4 October 1957. Seen above is the lineup at Hickam Field, Honolulu Hawaii - two C-124 Globemasters, Image ID: 270191 Convair CV-440 Metropolitan. on 11/5/21 Stretched fuselage, increased fuel capacity and other modifications ensued such that these aircraft can still be seen around the World, a testament to the original design and build quality. Convair 440 Metropolitan to 1/15 scale. Great comments form the previous posters. VC-3: Original aircraft by Tom Gibson, Dee Waldron, and Dave McQueen on frame rates in crowded areas (like LA) unless you have a powerful computer. 3) Original aircraft by Tom Gibson, Dee Waldron, and Dave McQueen Aircraft photo of N4807C - Convair 440-38 Metropolitan - Dow Jones & Co, taken by R.A.Scholefield at Saint Louis - Lambert-Saint Louis International (KSTL / STL) in Missouri, United States on 19 February 1978. 39) Aircraft by Pavel Toman C-140: Original aircraft by Dee Waldron First deliveries in 1951 were made to Eastern Air Lines (EAL), which had ordered 60, and Trans World Airlines (TWA), which had ordered 40.