General Dynamics Model 48 Charger Convair

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General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Capacity: 6 paratroops in utility/cargo bay[8]
  • Length: 34 ft 10 in (10.62 m)
  • Wingspan: 30 ft 1.25 in (9.1758 m)
  • Height: 13 ft 7 in (4.14 m)
  • Wing area: 216 sq ft (20.1 m2)
  • Empty weight: 4,457 lb (2,022 kg)
  • Gross weight: 10,460 lb (4,745 kg)
  • Fuel capacity: 258 US Gallon (977 L) internal[8]
  • Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada T74-CP-8/10 turboprop, 650 hp (480 kW) each
  • Propellers: 3-bladed Hamilton Standard, 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) diameter
Performance

  • Maximum speed: 319 mph (513 km/h; 277 kn) at sea level
  • Ferry range: 3,000 mi (2,607 nmi; 4,828 km)
  • Service ceiling: 21,300 ft (6,492 m)
  • Take-off to 50 ft (15 m): Less than 500 ft (152 m)[8]
  • Landing from 50 ft (15 m): Less than 500 ft (152 m)[8]
Armament

  • Guns: 4 × 7.62mm machine guns
  • Hardpoints: 5 with a capacity of 2,000 lb (910 kg) total,
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