Convair XC-99
Civilian
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The Convair XC-99 of 1947 was a revolutionary heavy transport, the largest and heaviest aircraft to fly at its time. Stretched from the B-36 bomber, at 55.6 meters long with 70.1-meter span and six engines producing 494.1 km/h, it proved the feasibility of ultra-large cargo aircraft.
Specifications
- Role
- Heavy transport
- Origin
- United States
- Crew
- 5
- Engines
- 6
- First flight
- 1947
- Length
- 55.6 m
- Wingspan
- 70.1 m
- Max speed
- 494 km/h