The Convair 340 (ICAO type CVLT) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 26,300 kg. It offers a maximum range of 1,690 nm, a cruise speed of 260 knots, a service ceiling of 25,000 ft and seating for up to 40 across its variants.
Convair 340
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 23
- Active
- 18
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 340 340 | — | 22,500–26,300 kg | 1,600–1,690 nm | 247–260 kt | 56 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS 6A6 · Rev 11
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS 6A6), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Convair 340 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Convair 340 fleet — updated daily.
72 yearsmedian age
Of the 23 registered Convair 340 with a known build year (100% of the 23 we track), the median age is 72 years.
1changed registration in 12 months
1 of the 23 registered Convair 340 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (4% of the fleet), across 1 registration event. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
What is the range of the Convair 340?
The Convair 340 has a maximum range of 1,690 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Convair 340 carry?
The Convair 340 seats up to 40 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Convair 340?
The Convair 340's maximum take-off weight is 26,300 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Convair 340?
The Convair 340's ICAO type designator is CVLT.
How many Convair 340 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 23 registered Convair 340 airframes worldwide.
Registered 340 aircraft
Individual 340 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.