Convair went for speed first, and the 990 could go as fast as Mach .85. Passenger capacity was limited to 149 people, though. That was less than the 990's competitors, and the plane failed to ...

Convair built aircraft for the U.S. military, including the B-36 Peacemaker — a massive 10-engine bomber — and the supersonic B-58 Hustler strategic bomber. The company also wanted a slice of ...