Consolidated Vultee Aircraft (Convair) tested a flying car here 75 years ago. The experimental duel-use ConvAirCar was designed by Theodore Hall. The machine combined a four-passenger, rear engine ...

Dive into the fascinating story of the Convair XF-92, one of the most groundbreaking experimental jets in ... and the role it played in shaping future aircraft technology. Join us as we uncover ...

Another of interest is the Convair NB-36H, more famously known as “The Crusader.” This experimental aircraft was designed and built during the early years of the 1950s to be a concept ...

New York-based Consolidated Aircraft group with the Los Angeles-headquartered Vultee Aircraft, Convair merged into existence at the height of American involvement in World War II in 1943.

When it comes to experimental military aircraft, perhaps one of the strangest proposals was the 1960s Convair Model 49. A mixture of a jet, tank, and attack helicopter, the invention was meant to ...

The two Allison T40 engines and the contra-rotating triple-blade propeller setups attached to each were taken from the experimental Lockheed XFV and Convair XFY Pogo tail-sitter aircraft.

Designed by Stinson and manufactured by Convair, the L-13 emphasized function over form and provided outstanding STOL capability. [Courtesy Stinsonflyer.com] Among the many post-war aircraft that ...

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Experimental category aircraft fatal accidents dropped to historic lows over the 12-month period ending in September 2024, with the ...

“CubCrafters is one of the few aircraft manufacturers that offers similar aircraft in both certified and experimental categories," said Brad Damm, vice president of sales and marketing for ...