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Convair B-36 1946 |
The first intercontinental bomber, the Convair B-36 originated from a specification issued on 11 April 1941 which called for an ... read more ... |
The first post-World War II commercial transport designed by Consolidated Vultee was evolved primarily as a DC-3 replacement. The prototype ... read more ... |
Convair 240 1947 |
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Convair XB-46 1947 |
Very shortly after the end of World War II Convair began the design of a turbojet-powered medium bomber, gaining a ... read more ... |
Max. speed 307mph, cruise 240-mph; ceiling 29,500 ft.; range 8,100 mi.
Weights: 135,232 lbs. empty, 265,000 lbs. gross, 320,000 lbs. max. ... read more ... |
Convair XC-99 1947 |
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Convair XF-92 1948 |
The Convair XF-92A, which made its first flight on 8 June 1948, was not the aircraft originally assigned the F-92 ... read more ... |
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Convair YB-60 1952 |
Under the designation XB-36G a turbojet-powered version of the B-36 was proposed; a contract for two prototypes was awarded by ... read more ... |
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Convair R3Y Tradewind" 1954 |
In March 1943, Reuben Fleet sold his interest in Consolidated Aircraft Corporation and the company was reorganised as Consolidated Vultee ... read more ... |
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Convair NB-36 1955 |
Sometimes known as the Crusader, the NB-36 was intended to prove the
feasibility of carrying a nuclear reactor in flight, towards ... read more ... |
In March 1949 the US Air Force's Air Research and Development Command (ARDC) invited proposals for a supersonic bomber, and ... read more ... |
Convair B-58 Hustler 1956 |
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Convair 880 1959 |
Announced in April 1956, the Convair 880 was produced as a medium-range jet transport. It was built in two versions: ... read more ... |
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Convair 48 Charger 1964 |
The Convair Charger was a prototype light attack and observation aircraft, developed to meet a requirement for a dedicated counter-insurgency ... read more ... |
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