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Lockheed L-749 Constellation
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Lockheed L-749 Constellation

US airliner with 4 piston engines, 1947

113Units built

Overview

The Lockheed L-749 Constellation is the first Lockheed Constellation to regularly cross the Atlantic Ocean non-stop. Although similar in appearance to the L-649 before it, the L-749 had a larger fuel capacity, strengthened landing gear, and eventually weather radar.

Specifications

Crew & capacity

Seats (max.)81

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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