When was the Lockheed L-188 Electra first flown?

When was the Lockheed L-188 Electra first flown?

The Lockheed L-188 Electra is an American turboprop airliner built by Lockheed. First flown in 1957, it was the first large turboprop airliner built in the United States. Initial sales were good, but after two fatal crashes that led to expensive modifications to fix a design defect, no more were ordered.

Who was the first customer for Lockheed Electra?

American Airlines was the launch customer. Eastern Air Lines, Braniff Airways and Northwest Airlines followed. The Electra suffered a troubled start. Passengers of early aircraft complained of noise in the cabin forward of the wings, caused by propeller resonance. Lockheed redesigned the engine nacelles, tilting the engines upwards three degrees.

What did Bill Schulz paint the Lockheed L-188 Electra?

Bill Schulz painted Chris Buff’s L-188A Electra into these bright colors. After PSA painted the Electras in the pink scheme they decided that they needed a new image, and the Electras were later painted into this bright orange “Catch Our Smile” paint scheme, complete with the smile painted under the nose.

What kind of aircraft is the Lockheed Electra?

The Electra also forms the basis for the hugely successful P-3 Orion long range maritime surveillance aircraft of which more than 600 have been built. Most Electras currently in service are configured as freighters.

What was the purpose of the Lockheed T-33?

T-33s continued to fly as currency trainers, drone towing, combat and tactical simulation training, “hack” aircraft, electronic countermeasures, and warfare training and test platforms right into the 1980s. The T-33 has served with over 30 nations and continues to operate as a trainer in smaller air forces.

What kind of engine does the Lockheed Electra have?

The Model 188 Electra is a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by four wing-mounted Allison 501-D13 turboprops. It has a retractable tricycle landing gear and a conventional tail. It has a cockpit crew of three and can carry 66 to 80 passengers in a mixed-class arrangement, although 98 could be carried in a high-density layout.

Where was the Lockheed T-33 Silver Star made?

Canadair built 656 T-33s on licence for service in the RCAF—Canadian Forces as the CT-133 Silver Star while Kawasaki manufactured 210 in Japan. Other operators included Brazil, Turkey, and Thailand which used the T-33 extensively.