This military version of the Convair 440 airliner was used for personnel, staff transportation, and support missions at Selfridge by the Michigan ANG’s 127th Fighter Wing from 1976 to 1986. The C-131 was range and altitude limited and was without a weather radar. In 1986, when it became logistically unsupportable due to a shortage of reciprocating engine parts, it was replaced by a C-130A .

Wingspan: 91’ 8” Engine: R-2800 (2)

Length: 74’ 8” Power: 2,500 hp ea

Height: 27’ 4” Speed: 300 mph

Weight: 55,000# 1st Flight: 1956