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The very early fanjets


plainsman

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A few shots in FSX from the Historic Jetliners Group.

I fondly remember a Ports of Call CV990A which was always parked at Denver Stapleton. I know it was a calamity for the company, but it still has to be one of the most handsome airliners ever built, and still a speed demon!

The 720B never got a lot of attention, but it was also a fast haul. Not as handsome as the 990A, it is a great example of the technology of the day!

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CV990A-2.jpg

CV990A-3.jpg

720-1.jpg

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720-3.jpg

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Great look at some early jet action! Thanks for posting. :pilot:

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Yes, Convair went narrow and fast while the market went wide.

The other problem for the 990A, on coast to coast flights west bound, the flights sometimes had to divert due to low fuel. That sort of spoiled the 15-30 minute advantage they enjoyed in flight time.

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