Overview
The Super Constellation was a stretched version of Lockheed's famous Constellation, recognisable by its curved, dolphin-like fuselage and three tail fins. Powered by four big Wright Turbo-Compound piston engines, it flew long-distance services across the Atlantic and to Asia in the 1950s for airlines such as TWA, KLM and Air India.
The arrival of jets ended its airline career within a decade, but military versions served as radar early-warning aircraft. Specifications are for the L-1049G.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 34.65 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 37.49 m |
| Height | 7.54 m |
| Wing area | 153.7 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 33,340 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 62,370 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 607 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 489 km/h |
| Range | 8,700 km |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 5 |
|---|---|
| Seats (typical) | 95 |
| Seats (max.) | 109 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 4 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Wright R-3350 Turbo-Compound |
| Power (each) | 2,420 kW |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: RuthAS / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
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