Convair CV-440-0 · N4404 · Mohawk Airlines

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Convair CV-440-0

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Convair CV-440-0. Has operated for Mohawk Airlines and AFISA Aerofletes International.

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Technical data

ManufacturerConvair
MSN487
VerificationIdentity verified against the official register of FAA (United States) · Oct 8, 2026

The model · Convair CV-340 / 440

Figures for the CV-440 Metropolitan variant, the most representative of the family

Length24.1 m79 ft
Wingspan32.1 m105 ft
Height8.6 m28 ft
Range2,092 km1,130 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed465 km/h251 ktMach 0.44
Service ceiling7,590 m24,902 ft
Maximum take-off weight22,544 kg49,701 lb
Maximum payload7,433 kg16,387 lbIts 44 passengers with baggage would weigh about 4.4 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity44 passengersUp to 52 in a high-density layout
Endurance4 h 30 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

The type first flew in 1951 (75 years ago) · About 510 units built · Production ended in 1958

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Aircraft chronology

Aug 21, 1959
Delivered to Mohawk Airlines
Delivered to Mohawk Airlines as N4404.
Mar 1, 1971
Feb 1, 1973
Transferred to Mohawk Airlines
Transferred to Mohawk Airlines.

Operators

1959-08-21
Registration N4404
1971-03-01
1973-02-01
Registration N4404

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