The Convair B-36 Peacemaker – a complex Cold War platform – was a wonder for its time.
Category: Convair
The Lisa Marie: Elvis Presley’s Personal Narrowbody Jetliner
Elvis knew how to stand out, and there was no exception with his private jet!
Convair XFY Pogo: Why The US Navy’s Funny-Looking VTOL Experimental Aircraft Program Failed
Besides the pogo stick and the Pogo comic strip, there was also the Pogo V/STOL fighter plane. It predated the Harrier by over a decade.
What Happened To Elvis Presley’s Fleet Of Private Jets?
Elvis Presley had three planes, with the first one being named after his daughter.
5 Weird Military Aircraft Programs The US Abandoned
Throughout the years, there have been plenty of quirky aircraft developed in the United States.
52 Years Ago: The Lake Winnebago Mid-Air Collision
A look at the story of the Lake Winnebago midair collision, which involved a Convair CV-580 and a DHC-6 Twin Otter.
Built For Speed: Looking Back At The Convair 880
The aircraft was well spotted across the globe.
In Photos: The Convair CV-240 Family’s Many Variants
The Convair CV-240 was produced for just seven years, but saw several variants and over 1,000 deliveries in that time.
Fast But Thirsty: A Look At Convair’s 990 ‘Coronado’
The jet’s operating economics were ultimately its downfall.
Fast But Thirsty: A Look At Convair’s 990 ‘Coronado’
The jet’s operating economics were ultimately its downfall.