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Convair, previously Consolidated Vultee, was an American aircraft-manufacturing company that later expanded into rockets and spacecraft. The company was formed in 1943 by the merger of Consolidated Aircraft and Vultee Aircraft. In 1953, it was purchased by General Dynamics, and operated as their Convair Division for most of its corporate history.
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, atau biasanya dikenali sebagai Convair, adalah sebuah kompleks pembangunan dan pengeluaran aeroangkasa Amerika Syarikat pada tahun 1940-an. Ia telah ditubuhkan pada tahun 1943 berikutan penggabungan antara Consolidated Aircraft dan Vultee Aircraft.
Jan 23, 2024 · Learn about the Convair CV-240, a popular airliner that evolved from a 30-seat propeller plane to a 52-seat turboprop. See photos and details of the different models and operators of the CV-240 family.
A 1949-built Convair 240 of Swissairat Manchester, England, in March 1950. To meet the requirements of airlines for a pressurized airliner, Convair produced a revised design—the Model 240.
A family of short haul commercial transports designed and built by Convair in the USA. Learn about their history, variants, conversions, specifications and performance.
Mar 16, 2023 · Today marks 76 years since the Convair CV-240's first flight on March 16th, 1947. Powered by Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engines, the Convair CV-240 became the first pressurized, twin-engine aircraft, and went on to inspire several further variants that made up the CV-240 family.
Aug 11, 2023 · The Convair 240-series was a medium-size airliner designed in the late 40s, built specifically to replace the venerable DC-3 in short and medium routes. Whi...
