Lockheed L-188
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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 |
Capacity | 80 pax & 20 mail, or 80 crates of express cargo, or 40t of industrial cargo 30 pax & 60 mail (Combi) |
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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.