US Air Force Museum - Modern Flight - Lockheed EC-121D Constellation
Bill Maloney 1/21/2007 |
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01 Lockheed EC-121D Constellation | 02 Lockheed EC-121D Constellation | 03 Lockheed EC-121D Constellation |
Length: 116 feet 2 inches
Wingspan: 126 feet, 2 inches
Height: 27 feet, 0 inches
Crew: 1
Weight: Empty 80,600 lbs Loaded -
145,000
lbs
Max Speed: 290 mph
Cruise Speed: 240 mph
Range: 4,000
miles
Service Ceiling: 18,000 feet
Fuel Capacity: ____
Powerplant: Four Wright R-3350 radial engines 3,400 hp each
Armament:
None
First Flight : September 1, 1943
Cost: $2,031,000