Convair CV-580
Manufacturer: Convair
Category: Cargo Aircraft
Passengers: 44 - 56
Max Speed: 360 mph
Charter a Convair CV-580 for your next flight
The Convair CV-580 is a Cargo Aircraft that started rolling off the factory floor in 1960 and has been a capable aircraft with private jet fliers ever since. Because the Convair CV-580 is a Cargo Aircraft, it is specifically designed for time critical shipments with minimal ground time.
What is it like in the cabin of the Convair CV-580?
Similar to many of the aircraft in its category, the Convair CV-580 can accommodate as many as 56 passengers in a typical layout. The interior of the aircraft measures 183.7 feet long and 7.7 feet wide, with roughly 25.4 feet of room from floor to ceiling. This means someone up to about 6 ft 8 in can stand comfortably when getting on the Convair CV-580.
The Convair CV-580 can typically accommodate between 44 and 56 passengers, though cabin layout could differ from aircraft to aircraft. While individual tail numbers may vary when it comes to special features and amenities, the CV-580 typically has enclosed lavatory. When it comes to space for your luggage, the CV-580 has roughly 2366.0849 cubic Ft of space for your bags.
How Fast Is The Convair CV-580? How Far Can The CV-580 Fly?
The Convair CV-580 has a max speed of roughly 313 nautical miles per hour, which converts to about 360.2 miles per hour. This aircraft has a cruising altitude of about 24900 feet, which means it is typically flying below most commercial air traffic.
Similar to many aircraft in the Cargo Aircraft category, the CV-580 has a range of about 2966 miles. This means that trips like New York to San Francisco or Los Angeles to Atlanta are well within range.
How Much Does It Cost To Charter a Convair CV-580?
Private Jet Charter pricing is dependent on a variety of factors beyond the actual aircraft being flown, including where you are flying to, where you are departing from and how far in advance you are booking. For a detailed understanding of costs to book a CV-580 for your next trip, request a quote and one of our Private Aviation Agents will be happy to help.
Specifications Of The Convair CV-580
- Max Speed: 360.2 MPH (313 NMPH)
- Range: 2966 miles (2577 Nautical Miles)
- Cruise Altitude: 24900 ft
- Cabin Dimensions: 183.7 ft L x 7.7 ft W x 25.4 ft H
- Aircraft Length: 81.4 ft
- Aircraft Wingspan: 105.4 ft
- Production Dates: 1960 to 1969
- Fun Fact: The first CV‑580 conversion flew on January 19, 1960; about 170 CV‑340/440s were converted through 1969. The type later served widely as a airtanker in North America and as a systems testbed, including Honeywell’s long‑running CV‑580 research aircraft.
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