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CV-580 KF Aerospace C-GKFG

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Auto Credit Based on Atokad's Convair 580 FRONTIER AIRLINES (1950-1986)

The Convair CV-580 is a versatile, twin-engine turboprop aircraft converted from piston-powered CV-340/440 models, widely used for regional, short-to-medium haul cargo and passenger transport. Powered by Allison 501-D13D/H engines, it is known for reliability, operating in challenging, remote, and rough-field environments with a roughly 1,800-mile range and 15,000 lb payload capacity. C-GKFG is a vintage 1952 Convair CV-580 twin-turboprop cargo aircraft (serial #22) operated by KF Aerospace (formerly Kelowna Flightcraft) in Canada. Often used for freight, it is one of the last few active Convairs in the operator's fleet, frequently seen at Vancouver (CYVR) and Kelowna (CYYL). Key Details for C-GKFG:Aircraft Type: Convair CV-580(F)(SCD) - Converted from CV-340/440.Operator: Kelowna Flightcraft Air Charter / KF Aerospace.History: Built in 1952; previously operated by Continental Airlines, North Central Airlines, and Republic Airlines (as N90852).Status: Active in cargo/training operations, with plans for replacement by ATR 72-500F aircraft in 2025.Features: It is a 70+ year old airframe configured for freight, featuring the 580F(SCD) modification. Note: While some older records refer to a Gulfstream I with this registration, current, active data confirms C-GKFG is a Convair 580 operated by KF Aerospace. Link for G-GKFG footage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU7XD0098

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Convair 580 FRONTIER AIRLINES (1950-1986)
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  • Wingspan 99.9ft (30.5m)
  • Length 90.0ft (27.4m)
  • Height 28.2ft (8.6m)
  • Empty Weight 36,974lbs (16,771kg)
  • Loaded Weight 44,050lbs (19,980kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.09
  • Wing Loading 31.8lbs/ft2 (155.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,385.4ft2 (128.7m2)
  • Drag Points 7941

Parts

  • Number of Parts 492
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 2,210