Consolidated Aircraft Company produced important aircraft in the early years of World War II, especially the B-24 Liberator heavy bomber and the PBY Catalina seaplane for the U.S. …

Oct 3, 2024 · Convair aircraft have played a major role in the history of US military aviation. The American aircraft manufacturer produced some of the most iconic military aircraft, from …

Convair used the knowledge learned from the XF-92 to design the delta-wing F-102, the U.S. Air Force’s first operational supersonic interceptor. The original 1945 F-92 design concept was a …

Feb 17, 2025 · Doug then shares how Consolidated became Convair, was then acquired by General Dynamics, its disastrous foray into the commercial jetliner market, and its eventual …

…Corporation, more commonly known as Convair, built the speedy twin-engine 240/340/440 series, with trendy tricycle landing gear, which sold more than 1,000 models between 1947 …

Founded by Reuben H. Fleet in 1923, Consolidated Aircraft Corporation (later Convair) became one of the most significant aircraft manufacturers in American history.

Delve into Convair's high-stakes gamble to conquer the commercial skies with its stylish jetliners, the Convair 880 and 990. Built for speed and luxury, these aircraft were engineering triumphs...

Convair was a major American aircraft manufacturer known for producing influential bombers, airliners, and experimental research aircraft throughout the mid-20th century. Its designs …

Consolidated Aircraft Company produced important aircraft in the early years of World War II, especially the B-24 Liberator heavy bomber and the PBY Catalina seaplane for the U.S. …

Convair began marketing the tricycle-gear Model 240 in 1948 as a modern alternative to the DC-3. The Convair 240 had many advantages, including a pressurized cabin, impressive …