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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Convair_580
gptkb:Convair_240
gptkb:Convair_340
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:avionics
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analog instruments
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gptkbp:capacity
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40 to 60 passengers
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gptkbp:cockpit
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pressurized cockpit
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gptkbp:crew
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2 pilots
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gptkbp:design
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low-wing monoplane
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gptkbp:engine
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2
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gptkbp:engine_type
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piston engine
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gptkbp:first_flight
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1947
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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1,200 gallons
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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pioneered regional air travel
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Convair 240 family
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gptkbp:influenced
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subsequent regional aircraft designs
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gptkbp:introduced
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1947
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tricycle gear
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gptkbp:length
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75 ft 0 in
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Convair
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gptkbp:marketed_as
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gptkb:Convair_240
gptkb:Convair_340
gptkb:Convair_440
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gptkbp:material
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aluminum construction
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gptkbp:max_speed
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300 mph
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gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight
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1,500 ft
1,800 ft
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gptkbp:notable_features
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reliable operation
spacious cabin
good performance
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gptkbp:operational_range
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1,200 miles
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gptkbp:primary_user
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gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Trans_World_Airlines
gptkb:Eastern_Air_Lines
gptkb:Pan_American_World_Airways
gptkb:Western_Airlines
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gptkbp:produced_by
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over 1,000 units
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gptkbp:production_years
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1947-1956
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gptkbp:propulsion
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variable-pitch propellers
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gptkbp:range
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1,500 miles
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gptkbp:retired
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1970s
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:seating_capacity
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2,000 lbs
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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25,000 ft
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Convair_340
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gptkbp:tail_type
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T-tail
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:Convair_240
gptkb:Convair_340
gptkb:Convair_440
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gptkbp:wing_area
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1,000 sq ft
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gptkbp:wingspan
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100 ft 0 in
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