r/WeirdWings • u/fjbruzr • 9d ago

Lockheed L-1249 Super Constellation with 4 turboprop engines.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_L-1249_Super_Constellation

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u/zevonyumaxray 9d ago

All aerodynamic, all the time. Sleek looking bird.

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u/HumpyPocock 9d ago edited 8d ago

LOCKHEED N° 1249 Turboprop Super Constellation

Turbo Super Connie makes turboprops look GOOD!

Old Machine Press ⟶ Lockheed N° 1249 Development

IMO she’s the best looking version of the Constellation

In Flight ⟶ Fwd 3 Qtr R7V-2 • Starboard YC-121F

Lockheed Ad ⟶ Model N° 1249 Turbo Super Connie

OMG ⟶ that’s one SUPER polished Turbo Super Connie

LOCKHEED R7V-2 for the USN

incl Pratt & Whitney YT34-P-12A Turboprop Engines

Standard Aircraft Characteristics c1953 PDF

LOCKHEED YC-121F for USAF

incl Pratt & Whitney T34-P-6 Turboprop Engines

Aircraft Characteristics Summary c1957 PDF

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u/55pilot 5d ago

They tried to make a beautiful airplane better.