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Old 16th Jan 2001, 04:04
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Convair 990 "Coronado" !
Built by General Dynamics in San Diego California.

Prior to Concorde,it was the biggest financial disaster in aviation history nearly bringing General Dynamic to its knees. Convair lost $250 Million, 37 were built. Flew with Swissair and Spantax, but devolped for an American Airlines requirement.

CV 990 featured 4 "Area Rule" conical fairings on the wing trailing edges. The 990 was a devolpment of the smaller CV880 which operated for Delta, Cathay Pacific and others.

990 was powered by 4 GE CJ805-23B Engines
Accomodated 106 pax typically.