Canadair CL-66
The Canadair CL-66 was a Canadian-built version of the Convair 340 and 440 airliners, modified with Rolls-Royce Dart turboprops. The conversion gave an older piston-airliner design better climb, reliability, and fuel economy without requiring an entirely new aircraft. Canadian Pacific operated the type on demanding domestic routes, and a few were later adapted for cargo work. It is a rare example of a major airliner being comprehensively re-engined from radial pistons to turboprops.
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The Canadair CL-66 re-engined an older piston Convair airliner with Rolls-Royce Dart turboprops, a rare full turboprop conversion of an existing design.
Specifications
| Length | 24.8 m (81 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.3 m (106 ft) |
| Height | 8.2 m (27 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 52 |
| Persons on board | 40-56 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 26.3 t |
| Range | 1,800 NM (3,334 km) |
| Maximum speed | 300 kt (556 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,500 ft/min (7.6 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,340 m (4,396 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 7,680 l |
| Engines | 2x Rolls-Royce Dart 7 |
| Units built | 13 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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