1947 Convair XC-99 heavy transport aircraft - GIF

[Altair]

The Convair XC-99 heavy transport aircraft was the largest piston-engined land-based transport aircraft ever built. It was designed to carry 100,000 lb (45,000 kg) of cargo and had six radial engines in pusher configuration.




Previously:

Antonov An-225 Mriya - photo
Myasishchev VM-T heavy transport aircraft - photo
Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 transport aircraft - GIF
WWII Messerschmitt Me 323 transport aircraft - photos
NASA Super Guppy cargo aircraft - photo

[jackhoying]

Here is the wing, landing gear from that plane. It's in the USAF Museum restoration area in Dayton, Ohio. I don't think it is a high priority for restoration anytime soon.