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Convair CV-580 for charter

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Charter Price per Hour$4 200 – $6 100
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Aircraft Info

Model:
Convair CV-580
Family:
Convair CV
Manufacturer:
Convair
Aircraft Class:
Piston
ICAO/IATA Codes:
CVLT
Number Built:
170
Single Pilot Operations:
No
  • Popularity45
  • Reliability60
  • Comfort40

Performance

Service Ceiling:
25 000 ft 7 620 m
Max Takeoff Weight:
57 982 lbs 26 300 kg
Engine Type:
2 x Piston
Typical Engine:
2 x Allison 501
Typical Avionics:
EFIS flight deck with dual FMS, weather radar and autopilot
Long Range Cruise Speed:
246 kts 455 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:
281 kts 520 km/h

Payload–Range Chart

Estimated Max Flight Time:
4.4 h
Max Range:
1 026 nmi 1 900 km
Fuel Burn Rate:
2 205 lb/h 1 000 kg/h
Max Payload:
14 330 lbs 6 500 kg

Convair CV-580 Cabin Plan

Max passengers:
40
Sleeping Places:
0
  • Hot meal
  • Lavatory
  • Cabin crew

Airframe

Aircraft Height:
28.18 ft 8.59 m
Aircraft Length:
81.5 ft 24.84 m
Wingspan:
105.35 ft 32.11 m
Cabin Zones:
1 pressurized regional passenger cabin; cockpit forward and baggage areas; cargo/combi conversions require separate specifications
Doors:
Main passenger entry; cargo door presence/size depends on conversion; separate baggage access
Baggage Compartment:
Baggage accommodation depends on passenger or combi conversion
Airstairs:
Forward folding passenger stairway on standard passenger configuration

Charter Costs for the Convair CV-580

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour
$4 200 – $6 100

Owning Price

Buying Price (new)
—
Pre-owned Price Range
$1M – $3.5M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM
$19.87
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h
$2 080 – $3 250
Annual Cost of Ownership
$1.13M – $1.74M
Cost per Seat-Mile
$0.35 – $0.51

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours
$533 000
At 350 hours
$932 800

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours
$505 000
At 350 hours
$505 000

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Passengers

Convair CV-580 Description

Imagine you are standing on the tarmac, the sun glinting off the high wings of a turbine. You quickly spot a distinctive twin-engine silhouette. The Convair CV-580, which could be described with no other, is a genuine symbol of regional airline. This true rugged architect is made from the legendary Convair 240 series and redesigned to be powered by Alison turboprop engines. Thus, this plane really is a title-deed owner of the airspace where other planes couldn't reach or operate so efficiently. The manifest for this plane? Wood-shedding charm. The CV-580 absolutely excels in spreading the load of shorter hops over very cost-effective flying hours, the total distance around 1,900 kilometers is non-stop - imagine connecting London and Paris or New York and Chicago with no stop. The length of the route makes the aircraft suitable for connecting regional air hubs or serving island networks with jets which would be overkill. Picture forty passengers stepping on board; the cabin handles it right, practically designed for trips along which no luxury amenities are required. This attribute is well-reasoned for operators in peri-feeder roles or commuter ones with high-density passenger traffic. Initially, one may not be able to see its sly cool. The potent.Accelerated Work_planes powered are high-effective for congested runways so they clear the path to those airports that would turn a blind eye at the pure jet. This brute strength stands for a supreme degree of resilience. That's why many CV580s lived their long flying life. They were transformed into freighters too widely, utilizing their large space overnight for urgent deliveries. Even the "inviting" ones among these pilots who could easily be lured into the embraces of so-called high-tech cockpits enjoy flying this plane for simplicity in operational points and for the predictability of its qualities in, for instance, the rain. Unlike current aircraft which are equipped with more gadgets, the true strength of the CV-580 is found in its own working capacity. The product features low downtime as a result of being reliable, excellent efficiency on the regional sections and the capacity to work in different surroundings. This Convair aircraft variant remains one of the best ever due to its actual need in the market for airlines that want to operate on low-density sections or cargo plane operators that need a trustworthy loader. Its reputation is not tied to its splendor but it comes from the fulfillment of its purpose, that is, flying reliably without any hitch.

Strengths

  • Group transport capacity
  • Operator-specific seating choices

Weaknesses

  • Limited privacy and sleeping provision in standard layouts

Best use cases

  • Group charter
  • Corporate shuttle

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