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Lockheed L-049A Constellation

Wingspan 123 ft
Length 95 ft, 3 in
Height 23 ft, 8 in
Empty weight 55,860 lbs (049: 49,392)
Max gross weight 90,000 lbs (049: 86,250)
Max landing weight 77,800 lbs (049: 75,000)
Payload 18,423 lbs
Max speed 294 knots
Cruise speed 272 knots
Range (max fuel) 3,471 nm
Range (max payload) 1,990 nm
Service ceiling 25,300 ft
Crew pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer, radio operator, navigator, 4 cabin
Passengers 81
Power
 
4x Wright R-3350-745C18BA-3, 2200 bhp, 18-cylinder
double-row radial, 3,347 cu in., fuel-injected
Fuel capacity 4,690 gal (149: 5,820)
First flight January 9, 1943 (C-69)
Production 88 aircraft (C-69 and 049)
Airlines
 
TWA (31), Pan Am (20), AOA (7), BOAC (6), KLM (6),
Intercontinental US (4), Air France (4), Capital (2), LAV (2)