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Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation TWA

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Auto Credit Based on An94Simper's Lockheed/Kawasaki P-3 Orion (On Budget)

The Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation is an American aircraft, a member of the Lockheed Constellation aircraft line. The L-1049 was Lockheed's response to the successful Douglas DC-6 airliner, first flying in 1950. The aircraft was also produced for both the United States Navy as the WV / R7V and U.S. Air Force as the C-121 for transport, electronics, and airborne early warning and control aircraft.

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Lockheed/Kawasaki P-3 Orion (On Budget)
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 147.6ft (45.0m)
  • Length 108.3ft (33.0m)
  • Height 26.2ft (8.0m)
  • Empty Weight 43,111lbs (19,555kg)
  • Loaded Weight 62,882lbs (28,523kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.279
  • Wing Loading 40.4lbs/ft2 (197.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,555.7ft2 (144.5m2)
  • Drag Points 35644

Parts

  • Number of Parts 141
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 858