Lockheed L-188
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Revision as of 16:22, 16 April 2010
The Lockheed L-188 is a turboprop aircraft in av8.
Commonly known as the 'Electra', it is not to be confused with the earlier Model 10 Lockheed Electra.
Stats
| Introduction | 1958 |
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| Withdrawal | 1999 |
| Aircraft Type | Small |
| Cruising Speed | 376mph |
| Landing Speed | 120mph |
| Capacity | 104 pax & 30 mail, or 90 crates of express cargo, or 45t of industrial cargo |
Information
Like the Bristol Britannia, the American Lockheed Electra was only produced in small numbers, as jet airliners of a similar size were more appealing to the large airlines. After they fixed a minor problem with the wings falling off, the L-188 found a niche as a commuter airliner, for cargo, and as the Navy's P-3 Orion.
