Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation

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24 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

A beautifully preserved Lockheed Super Constellation in Trans-Canada Air Lines retro colors on display at a museum, showcasing a classic era of piston-driven flight.

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Aircraft

L-1049 Super Constellation L1049

Trans-Canada Air Lines (Retro/Heritage)

Airline

Trans-Canada Air Lines

Manufacturer

Lockheed

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

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Insights

Aviation History

The Lockheed Super Constellation was one of the most iconic piston airliners of the 1950s and was widely used for transcontinental and transatlantic flights.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare; fewer than 10 complete airframes remain preserved worldwide and almost none are operational.

Record Flights

Allowed for non-stop westbound transatlantic services; set early distance, speed, and reliability records in commercial flight.

Safety & Events

Famous for its triple-tail design and flown by airlines such as TWA, Air France, Qantas, and TCA (now Air Canada); served in both civilian and military roles.

Future Outlook

Preserved as a static display (museum piece).

Specifications

Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone radial piston engines

Engine

37.5 meters

Wingspan

35.6 meters

Length

8,000 kilometers

Range

480 km/h

Speed

62-95 passengers

Capacity

65,770 kilograms

MTOW

7.3 meters

Height

2,500 hp each (1,865 kW)

Thrust

N/A (pre-ICAO noise standards; very loud by modern standards)

Noise