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Convair CV880 Coronado Cathay Pacific 700Z

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On June 15, 1972, Cathay Pacific Airways Flight 700Z (CV-880-22M-21) took off from Singapore Singapore International Airport, stopped at Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport in Thailand, and headed to Hong Kong Kai Tak Airport. On that day, Flight 700Z stopped at Don Mueang International Airport and was preparing to travel to Kai Tak Airport. However, during the flight, it disintegrated in mid air due to a bomb explosion. At 5:59 am that day, Flight 700Z crashed in the jungle 55 kilometers southeast of Polagu, killing all 81 people on board (10 crew members and 71 passengers).(Note: A flight attendant was originally scheduled to board flight 700Z but was unable to board due to other reasons.)

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Convair CV990 Coronado Cathay Pacific
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 122.5ft (37.3m)
  • Length 141.9ft (43.3m)
  • Height 39.6ft (12.1m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 164,630lbs (74,675kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.499
  • Wing Loading 58.5lbs/ft2 (285.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 2,816.1ft2 (261.6m2)
  • Drag Points 17596

Parts

  • Number of Parts 591
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 3,198