Features of world's first twin engine, pressurized airliner to go into service; how plane was developed; what has been learned from design considered under following: cabin pressure, pressure range, sealing, fitting, exhaust augmentation, servicing, safety, and comfort; span 91 ft 9 in.; length 74 ft 8 in.; gross weight 40,500 lb; powered by two Pratt and Whitney R-2800 CA-18 engines.


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    Title :

    Newest transport: Convair-liner


    Additional title:

    Aviation Week


    Published in:

    Aviation Week ; 48 , n 26


    Publication date :

    1948


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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