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Convair XC-99
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The Convair XC-99 is a one-of-a-kind prototype cargo aircraft that served as the Air Force's largest land-based transport in its era. Now preserved at the Pima Air & Space Museum near Davis–Monthan Air Force Base, this double-deck behemoth showcases innovative post-WWII engineering. Visitors can marvel at its immense size and unique design, including a distinctive twin-boom tail and cavernous fuselage. The aircraft is displayed outdoors, allowing guests to walk around and appreciate its scale.
Don't miss
- See the only XC-99 ever built, with its massive 230-foot wingspan.
- Examine the aircraft's unique twin-boom tail and cargo-loading features.
- Photograph the plane alongside other historic military aircraft at the museum.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Convair XC-99
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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