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Chanute Display Center, Chanute AFB Illinois
Lockheed EC-121K 'Super Constellation' SN: 141311

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Description
Notes: C-121C (SUPER CONSTELLATION) modified as search airplane with bottom and top radar antenna (26 CREW) .
  Manufacturer:Lockheed
  Base model:C-121
  Designation:EC-121
  Version:K
  Nickname:Super Constellation
  Equivalent to: WV-2
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Modified Mission:Special electronic installation
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  Serial/Bureau Number:141311
  Location:Chanute Display Center, Chanute AFB Illinois

Specifications
  Length: 113' 7" 34.6 m
  Height:24' 9' 7.3 m
  Wingspan: 123' 37.4 m
  Wingarea: 1,650.0 sq ft 153.2 sq m
  Empty Weight: 69,210 lb 31,387 kg
  Gross Weight: 120,000 lb 54,421 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: Wright R-3350-34
  Horsepower (each): 3400

Performance
  Range: 4,250 miles 6,843 km
  Cruise Speed: 255 mph 410 km/h 221 kt
  Max Speed: 299 mph 481 km/h 260 kt
  Climb: 960 ft/min 292 m/min
  Ceiling: 25,000 ft 7,619 m