The Convair 880 is a retired American narrow-body jet airliner produced by the Convair division of General Dynamics. It was designed to compete with the Boeing 707 and Douglas DC-8 by being smaller but faster, a niche that failed to create demand.

Designed to contest with narrow body airliners such as Boeing 707 and Douglas DC-8, the Convair 880 is an American single-aisle jetliner manufactured by Convair. It is compact in size but flies faster compared to other competing aircraft of its kind.

2024年6月14日 · The Convair 880 was a narrowbody jetliner produced to compete with the Boeing 707 and Douglas DC-8 in the mid-1950s. The aircraft performed its first flight in January 1959 and entered commercial service with Delta Air Lines in May 1960.

2020年6月27日 · Delta Air Lines chose the Douglas DC-8 as its first-ever jet-powered aircraft. However, with the Atlanta-based carrier looking to ramp up its fleet as it entered a new era, it was also the first carrier to take delivery of the Convair 880.

2022年9月19日 · The Convair 880 was the fastest of the first-generation jet airliners. I thought the ride was great. But never, in my wildest dreams could I have imagined, that I would be flying …

The Convair 880, built with a narrow, short fuselage, was the fastest four-engine commercial jet until the Boeing 747. Delta's first Convair 880 set a new coast-to-coast commercial speed record during its delivery flight from San Diego to Miami, on February 10, 1962 (3 …

2008年12月16日 · Powered by four General Electric engines, an advanced version of the engine used on the supersonic B-58 "Hustler" bomber, the 880 cruises at 615 mph. The combined power of the engines permits an airline operation at 89% of the speed of sound.

Delta flew the world’s first Convair 880 jet service in 1960, breaking speed records along the way. Select a topic below to begin your experience. The Convair 880, distinguished by its narrow, short fuselage, was the fastest four-engine commercial jet until the advent of Boeing’s 747.

Delta launched the world's first Convair 880 service on May 15, 1960, between Houston and New York City. Initial service was to Atlanta, Houston and New Orleans, each city served nonstop from New York-Idlewild (now JFK airport).

5 天之前 · The Convair 880, manufactured by General Dynamics' Convair division, was a narrow-body jet airliner of American origin. It was designed to compete with the Boeing 707 and Douglas DC-8 by offering a smaller but faster alternative.