Convair news
Here we gather what the specialist press publishes about Convair: 5 stories collected since August 14, 2026, newest first and always linking to the outlet that published them. The list updates itself as new pieces come in. The recurring topics are Military aviation, Civil aviation.
August 25, 2026
B-36 Peacemaker Responding to the US Army Air Forces (USAAF)’ requirement for a strategic bomber with intercontinental range, Consolidated Vultee (later Convair) designed the B-36 Peacemaker during…
August 21, 2026
Conceived as the United States' supersonic shield against Soviet bombers, the interceptor... The post Convair F-102 Delta Dagger: the fighter that broke the sound barrier after…
August 17, 2026
The Convair F-106 Delta Dart entered military aviation history for its high-speed interception capability, but also for setting a record that remains impressive…
August 16, 2026
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The Six The F-106 Delta Dart (dubbed “Six” by her aircrews) all-weather interceptor was developed from the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger. Originally designated F-102B, it was redesignated F-106 because…
August 14, 2026
The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin was one of the most unusual fighters ever built—a tiny jet designed to live inside the bomb bay of America’s massive Convair B-36 and launch only when enemy fighters…
