Comparison of Bristol Freighter and Convair C-131 Samaritan [S]ave
| Attribute |  Convair C-131 Samaritan × |  Bristol Freighter × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Convair | Bristol Aeroplane Company |
| Model | Convair C-131 Samaritan | Bristol Freighter |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1949 | 1945 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1957 | 1958 |
| Type | Military Transport Planes | Cargo Airplanes |
| Icao | C131 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-99 "Double Wasp" | 2x Bristol Hercules 734 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 2,500 | 2,000 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 472 | 363 |
| Travel range (km) | 2,593 | 1,324 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 7,468 | 7,010 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 7.72 | 5.08 |
| Take off distance (m) | - | 760 |
| Landing distance (m) | - | 700 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 21,363 | 19,958 |
| Max payload (kg) | 8,069 | 7,341 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 4,698 | 4,429 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | - | 630 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 5 | 23 |
| Exterior length (m) | 24.1 | 20.83 |
| Tail height (m) | 8.6 | 6.6 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Wing span (m) | 32.1 | 32.92 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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