Convair C-131 Samaritan | |
|---|---|
| 国 | 米国 |
| 役割 | 軍用輸送 |
| 初飛行 | 1972 |
| 構築 | 512 |
ザ コンベア C-131 サマリア人 は、コンベアが1954年から1956年にかけて生産したアメリカの双発軍用輸送機である。それは旅客機のコンベアCV-240ファミリーの軍事版でした。
| コンベアC-131Dサマリア人の散歩 | |
|---|---|
| カメラマン | ウラジーミル・ヤクボフ |
| ローカライズ | 名声の飛行機航空ショー |
| 写真 | 52 |
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| Convair C-131 Samaritan Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| カメラマン | ハワード・メイソン |
| ローカライズ | 知りません |
| 写真 | 18 |
| Convair HC-131A Samaritan Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| カメラマン | ウラジーミル・ヤクボフ |
| ローカライズ | キャッスル航空博物館、アトワテ |
| 写真 | 106 |
関連項目:
The “Samaritan” of the Skies
ザ コンベア C-131D サマリア人 was the military transport version of the successful Convair CV-340 civilian airliner. Introduced in the 1950s, it was the first pressurized, twin-engine transport ordered by the U.S. Military Air Transport Service. While earlier variants like the C-131A were primarily flying hospitals, the “D” model was configured as a versatile personnel and VIP transport. Its reliability and pressurized cabin made it a staple for moving high-ranking officials and wounded personnel across the globe for over three decades.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (C-131D) |
|---|---|
| 役割 | Military Personnel / VIP Transport |
| 乗組員 | 3-4 (Pilot, Co-pilot, Flight Engineer, Steward) |
| First Flight (C-131 series) | September 22, 1949 |
| パワープラント | 2 × Pratt & Whitney R-2800-103W radial engines |
| Horsepower | 2,500 hp each (with water/alcohol injection) |
| 最高速度 | 293 mph (472 km/h) |
| Service Ceiling | 24,500 – 30,000 feet |
| 範囲 | Approx. 1,300 – 1,800 miles |
| 能力 | 44 Passengers or specialized VIP interiors |
Engineering Excellence and Design Features
- Pressurization Advantage: The C-131 was a massive leap forward from the unpressurized C-47s it replaced. This allowed it to fly above most weather, providing a much smoother ride for VIPs and more stable conditions for aeromedical evacuation patients.
- Integral Airstair: Unlike many cargo planes of the era that required external ramps, the C-131D featured a built-in stairway that folded into the right side of the fuselage, allowing it to operate from remote airfields with minimal ground support.
- Water/Alcohol Injection: To assist with heavy takeoffs or “hot and high” airfield conditions, its R-2800 engines could use a water-methanol injection system to temporarily boost horsepower, a common feature in late-era high-performance radial engines.
- The “Long” Convair: The C-131D was based on the CV-340, which featured a longer fuselage and greater wingspan than the original CV-240 (used for the C-131A), allowing for increased payload and range.
A Legacy of Service
- The First “Vomit Comet”: In 1959, a C-131 was the first aircraft used as a reduced-gravity platform to train the original Mercury Seven astronauts, earning it the famous “Vomit Comet” nickname.
- The Gunship Testbed: In 1963, a C-131B was used for “Project Tailchaser,” the very first experiments in side-firing gunships, which eventually led to the development of the AC-47 and AC-130.
- Air Force One Duty: On October 26, 1972, a C-131D was used by President Richard Nixon for a campaign trip, briefly serving as the primary presidential aircraft.
- Long Life: While most were retired from the Air Force in the late 1970s, many continued to fly with the Air National Guard and the U.S. Navy well into the late 1980s.
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