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(5000 POINTS CELEBRATION) L-1049 Super Constellation

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The Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation is an American aircraft, a member of the Lockheed Constellation aircraft line. The L-1049 was Lockheed's response to the successful Douglas DC-6 airliner, first flying in 1950. The aircraft was also produced for both the United States Navy and Air Force as transport, electronics, and airborne early warning and control aircraft. Slowly increase the throttle on take off as the nose when put striaght to 100 will pull the nose up for some reason. From R422 Thank you all for this massive milestone

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 122.4ft (37.3m)
  • Length 109.8ft (33.5m)
  • Height 30.0ft (9.1m)
  • Empty Weight 43,223lbs (19,605kg)
  • Loaded Weight 68,662lbs (31,144kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.196
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.262
  • Wing Loading 36.0lbs/ft2 (175.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,909.6ft2 (177.4m2)
  • Drag Points 38080

Parts

  • Number of Parts 257
  • Control Surfaces 14
  • Performance Cost 1,038