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Lockheed VC-121E 'Super Constellation'

Description
  Manufacturer:Lockheed
  Base model:C-121
  Designation:VC-121
  Version:E
  Nickname:Super Constellation
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Modified Mission:Staff transport
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Specifications
  Length: 113' 7" 34.6 m
  Height:24' 9" 7.5 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-3350-91
  Horsepower (each): 3250

Performance
  Range: 2,880 miles 4,637 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

Known serial numbers
53-7885

Examples of this type may be found at
MuseumCityState
United States Air Force MuseumWright-PattersonOhio

VC-121E on display

United States Air Force Museum