JOHAN VISSCHEDIJK COLLECTION
No. 6899. Convair 48 Charger (N28K)
Photograph from General Dynamics
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09/30/2007. The Charger was designed as a multi-purpose STOL aircraft
designed to provide close air support and to perform surveillance,
armed reconnaissance and utility duties. Construction started in March
1964 and the prototype was flown for the first time at San Diego,
California, USA on November 25, 1964. It was powered by two 700 shp
Pratt & Whitney of Canada T74 turboprops. In 1965 it was destroyed in
a crash after the USN pilot had ejected safely. |
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Created September 30, 2007