Before the iconic Concorde became the symbol of high-speed air travel, there was another plane that aimed to break the speed barrier in commercial aviation—the Convair 990. This aircraft was designed to be the fastest airliner in the world. But while it set records, it also led to one of the biggest financial failures in aviation history. So... what really happened?
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How Speed Ruined This Iconic Jet: The Convair 990 Story
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