Convair Convair CV-580

Justin 🇨🇦

3h ago · © @Justinflight859

Rare Convair CV-580 turboprop freighter C-FHEN on a snowy airfield, classic legacy propliner in cargo service.

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Aircraft

Convair CV-580 CVLT

Plain yellow with a red cheatline (likely cargo operator, not a major airline livery)

C-FHEN

Registration

Airline

Unidentified/possibly contract cargo op (plain yellow, registration only)

Manufacturer

Convair

Achievements

Cargo King, Turboprop Tracker, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

4 badges earned

Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Classic side-on taxi shot with great livery contrast; prop blur adds motion, but image could be slightly sharper for S tier.

Location

Calgary International Airport

YYC/CYYC

51.1188, -114.0100

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Calgary International Airport YYC

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Aviation History

The Convair CV-580 was a popular turboprop conversion of the Convairliner family, used extensively in North America for regional passenger and cargo work, many still fly as freighters and in specialized roles.

Fleet Rarity

One of fewer than 30 CV-580s still believed to be operational worldwide (as of 2023).

Record Flights

Used on rugged, remote and challenging north Canadian and Alaskan cargo and essential services routes.

Safety & Events

CV-580s have been involved in several notable cargo and commuter incidents over a long operational history, but are renowned for their durability and reliability.

Future Outlook

Many CV-580s are being retired; some are preserved, others in limited cargo/contractor service.

Specifications

Allison 501-D13D/H turboprops

Engine

32.1 m

Wingspan

24.1 m

Length

3,600 km

Range

480 km/h

Speed

60-64 passengers (original passenger config) or approx. 7,700 kg cargo

Capacity

24,494 kg

MTOW

8.4 m

Height

Turboprop, 4100 shp (shaft horsepower) per engine

Thrust

Approximated at Stage 3 ICAO; varies with hushkit/prop mod status

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