Lockheed Constellation - Wikipedia
WEBThe Lockheed Constellation (" Connie ") is a propeller-driven, four-engined airliner built by Lockheed Corporation starting in 1943.
Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation - Wikipedia
WEBThe Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation is an American aircraft, a member of the Lockheed Constellation aircraft line. The aircraft was colloquially referred to as the Super Connie. [1] The L-1049 was Lockheed's response to the successful Douglas DC-6 airliner, first flying in 1950.
The Lockheed Constellation - The Plane That Changed The World
WEBJul 14, 2023 · The Lockheed Constellation is one such aircraft that revolutionized air travel and initiated today's high-altitude passenger transport. This aircraft was groundbreaking in so many ways. It put the otherwise small player Lockheed on the commercial aviation map and played an important role in WWII.
How the Constellation Became the Star of the Skies
WEBIn the years to come, the plane would be named the Constellation—Connie for short—and be flown by airlines around the world, as well as the U.S. military over the ensuing three decades. Eventually, it would be remembered as an enduring symbol, the epitome of grace in propeller-driven aircraft.
Call Her Connie: The Legendary Lockheed Constellation - HistoryNet
WEBJun 23, 2016 · The Constellation was arguably more successful as a military airplane than it ever was as an airliner. The USAAF, USAF and Navy bought and used nearly 40 percent of all the Constellations ever manufactured, and Connies were the direct predecessors of today’s AWACS jets and pioneered just about every form of airborne electronic reconnaissance.
Early American Airliners, And The Story Of The Lockheed "Connie ...
WEBA documentary about the history of U.S. early airlines, and the history of the beloved Lockheed "Connie" Constellation. Commercial airlines initially struggled to get off the ground, but with...
Lockheed 1049F-55-96, "Constellation" - National Air and Space Museum
WEBThe Super Constellation and its derivatives represent, along with the Douglas DC-7, the ultimate step in the development of longer range, more capacity and more powerful piston-engined aircraft to meet the needs of both commercial and military aviation.
79 Years Ago The Lockheed L-049 Constellation Flew For The First …
WEBJan 8, 2022 · This weekend marks 79 years since the legendary Lockheed L-049 Constellation first flew. The propeller aircraft would go on to leave a legacy in US aviation that is felt nearly eight decades later, thanks to the …
Transatlantic Regular: The Story Of The Lockheed L-749 Constellation
WEBMar 14, 2023 · The Lockheed L-749 Constellation became a transatlantic workhorse. Looking to improve upon the performance of the original L-649 in early 1947, Lockheed unveiled the L-749, an aircraft that would dominate flights across the Atlantic.
The Lockheed Constellation — last of the great propeller airliners
WEBJul 2, 2020 · The unforgettable sight and sound of a Lockheed Constellation on takeoff — the shattering roar of four turbo-compound Wright Cyclone 18-cylinder radial engines, trailing flames at night which ...
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