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Lockheed VC-121G 'Super Constellation'

Description
  Manufacturer:Lockheed
  Base model:C-121
  Designation:VC-121
  Version:G
  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: 116' 2" 35.4 m
  Height:24' 8" 7.5 m
  Wingspan: 123' 37.4 m
  Wingarea: 1,650.0 sq ft 153.2 sq m
  Empty Weight: 72,815 lb 33,022 kg
  Gross Weight: 145,000 lb 65,759 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: Wright R-3350-91
  Horsepower (each): 3250

Performance
  Range: 2,100 miles 3,381 km
  Cruise Speed: 259 mph 417 km/h 225 kt
  Max Speed: 368 mph 592 km/h 320 kt
  Climb: 1,100 ft/min 335 m/min
  Ceiling: 22,300 ft 6,796 m