Convair CV-990 Spantax

Convair 990 Spantax airplane model. Spantax (BX), a Spanish charter carrier, emerged as another significant operator of the Convair Coronado. In May 1967, BX acquired four 990s from AA, followed by an additional eight by 1972 and four more from Swissair (SR) in 1975. This made BX the largest operator of the Convair 990, with the aircraft remaining in their fleet well into the mid-1980s.

Regrettably, the Convair 990 did not achieve the level of success that Convair had anticipated. Production of the aircraft ceased in 1963, with only 37 units being manufactured. Despite this, the 990 held the distinction of being the fastest subsonic airliner for many years. It boasted a maximum speed of 540 knots at 20,000 feet and a standard cruise speed of 484 knots at 35,000 feet.

Scale 1/100. Wingspan 15.5 inches, Length 17.5 inches.