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Lockheed NC-141A 'Starlifter'

Description
Notes: Test configured C-141A.
  Manufacturer:Lockheed
  Base model:C-141
  Designation:NC-141
  Version:A
  Nickname:Starlifter
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Status:Special Test (Permanent)

Specifications
  Length: 145' 44.1 m
  Height:39' 3" 11.9 m
  Wingspan: 159' 11" 48.7 m
  Empty Weight: 133,733 lb 60,649 kg
  Gross Weight: 316,600 lb143,582 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-7
  Thrust (each):21,000 lb 9,523 kg

Performance
  Range: 4,080 miles 6,570 km
  Max Speed: 571 mph 919 km/h 496 kt
  Climb: 3,100 ft/min 944 m/min
  Ceiling: 41,600 ft 12,679 m