Lockheed L-1649 Starliner

L-1649 Starliner
A Trans World Airlines L-1649A Starliner in flight.
A Trans World Airlines L-1649A Starliner in flight. This aircraft (N7301C) was written off after it crashed in Bogotá, on December 18, 1966, while in service with Aerocondor Colombia. A similar aircraft also crashed
Role Airliner
National origin United States
Manufacturer Lockheed
Designer Clarence "Kelly" Johnson
First flight October 10, 1956
Introduction June 1, 1957
Retired Early 1980s
Status Retired
Primary users Trans World Airlines,
Lufthansa, Air France
Produced 1956–1958
Number built 44 (Including prototype)
Developed from L-1049 Super Constellation

The Lockheed L-1649 Starliner was the last model of the Lockheed Constellation line of airliners. Powered by four Wright R-3350 TurboCompound engines, it was built at Lockheed's Burbank, California plant from 1956 to 1958.


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