Astrojet

Astrojet by Mark Karvon - Convair 990

Open Edition Giclee Print on Paper....$80.00
Image Size: 24" X 16"
Paper Size: 26" X 18"

Open Edition Giclee Print on Paper.... $100.00
Image Size: 30" X 20"
Paper Size: 32" X 22"

All Giclees Prints are Signed by the Artist

Plane type: Convair 990

Besides the supersonic Concord and Tu-144, the Convair 990 was the fastest commercial airliner ever produced. The design featured unique anti-shock bodies on the upper wings to reduce drag at high speed. The 990 used a civilian version of the GE J79 engine with a fan stage mounted at the rear of the engine. The high performance meant the airplane used a lot of fuel. With a smaller passenger capacity than its Boeing and Douglass competition, the airplane was not a sales success. Only 37 aircraft were sold.