Topic title: ICAO code
L-1049
Aircraft Model (Name & Manufacturer)
Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation by Lockheed
Aircraft Category
D
Wingspan 37m / 123ft
Purpose or Role in Game
The Super Constellation would serve as a historic long-range piston airliner, perfect for classic-era scenarios or vintage airline setups. It bridges the gap between WWII-era transports and early jets, offering unique gameplay opportunities for retro fleets, early intercontinental routes, and historical airline recreations.
Why should this aircraft be added?
The Lockheed Super Constellation is a legendary propliner with a rich legacy in both civil and military aviation. As one of the most iconic long-range airliners of the 1950s, it helped shape the golden age of air travel and deserves a place in WoA to represent the era of piston-engine airliners.
Airlines that use it
- Trans World Airlines (TWA)
- Pan American World Airways (Pan Am)
- Lufthansa
- Air France
- Qantas
- KLM
- Air India
- Avianca
- Iberia
Special characteristics or variants
- Distinctive triple-tail design and dolphin-shaped fuselage
- Long range for its time: over 5,400 km (3,400 mi)
- High speed for its time: Cruise speed of 489 km / 304 mph
- Multiple variants including passenger (L-1049), freighter, and military versions (EC-121, C-121)
- The first pressurized-cabin civil airliner series in widespread use
Optional: Links or references
Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation - Wikipedia
https://simpleflying.com/lockheed-constellation-fun-facts-list/
Lockheed L1049 Super Constellation (aka C-121, Connie) - Hars
https://simpleflying.com/5150-miles-of-range-the-story-of-the-lockheed-l-1049-super-constellation/