Overview
The Lockheed Vega is an American five- to seven-seat high-wing monoplane airliner built by the Lockheed Corporation starting in 1927. It became famous for its use by a number of record-breaking pilots who were attracted to its high speed and long range. Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in one, and Wiley Post used his to prove the existence of the jet stream after flying around the world twice.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 8.53 m |
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| Wingspan | 12.50 m |
| Height | 2.56 m |
Performance
| Max. speed | 289 km/h |
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| Range | 1,448 km |
Crew & capacity
| Seats (max.) | 6 |
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Powerplant
| Engine model | Shenyang J-5 |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, Detroit Aircraft Corporation / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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