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Interesting facts about the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
✈ The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar is a long range wide body trijet airliner powered by three Rolls Royce RB211 high bypass turbofan engines.
✈ Lockheed developed the TriStar in the late 1960s to compete directly with the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 in the wide body commercial market.
✈ The aircraft entered commercial service in 1972 with Eastern Air Lines which became one of its largest operators.
✈ Engineers designed the TriStar with an advanced automatic landing system that allowed certified autoland operations in very low visibility conditions.
✈ The RB211 engine programme introduced carbon fibre composite fan blades, marking an important step in large turbofan development.
✈ Standard airline configurations typically seated between 246 and 256 passengers in mixed class layouts depending on variant.
✈ The L-1011-500 variant featured a shortened fuselage and increased range which made it suitable for long haul intercontinental routes.
✈ NASA later operated modified L-1011 aircraft as launch platforms for the Pegasus air launched rocket, demonstrating the airframe’s structural capability.
Model Variants for buyers to consider when purchasing a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was produced in several main variants including the L-1011-1, L-1011-100, L-1011-200 and L-1011-500. The early L-1011-1 formed the baseline short to medium range model used primarily on high density domestic routes. The L-1011-100 added increased fuel capacity for extended range operations while maintaining similar seating capacity. The L-1011-200 incorporated more powerful RB211 engines to improve hot and high performance. The L-1011-500 introduced a shorter fuselage and significantly greater range which allowed airlines to operate long haul transcontinental and intercontinental sectors. These differences matter to buyers because range capability, payload flexibility and airport performance vary between variants and directly affect operational planning and conversion potential.
Lockheed L-1011 TriStar Specifications
Information provided here is as a guide only. This information should not be used for flight planning or other aircraft operations. Aircraft model variations, custom specifications, modifications, upgrades and age will have a considerable impact on the details listed below. Please check with the seller, manufacturer or aviation authority for the precise aircraft specifications.
Length: 54.2 m (177 ft 8.5 in)
Wingspan: 47.3 m (155 ft 4 in)
Height: 16.9 m (55 ft 4 in)
Empty Weight: 109,633 kg (241,700 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 195,045 kg (430,000 lb)
Fuel Capacity: 90,146 L (23,814 US gal)
Cruise Speed: 963 km/h (520 kn)
Range: 4,963 km (2,680 nmi)
Service Ceiling: 12,802 m (42,000 ft)
FAQs About the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
How much does a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar cost?
As of 2023 publicly advertised examples of surplus or converted L-1011 airframes have been listed in the low single digit millions of US Dollars depending on condition, total time and configuration. Values vary significantly based on maintenance status and conversion history.
What engines power the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar?
All production L-1011 TriStar aircraft use Rolls Royce RB211 high bypass turbofan engines mounted in a trijet configuration with two underwing engines and one tail mounted engine.
What is the typical passenger capacity of the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar?
Most airline configurations seat between 246 and 256 passengers in mixed class layouts, though high density single class layouts historically carried more.
What range can the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar achieve?
Range depends on variant, with early models suited to medium haul sectors and the L-1011-500 capable of significantly longer intercontinental routes.
Is the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar still in airline service?
The type is no longer used in mainstream passenger airline service, however some converted aircraft have operated in specialist roles including cargo and aerospace launch support.
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