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Interesting facts about the Lockheed Model 10 Electra
✈ The Lockheed Model 10 Electra is a twin engine all metal monoplane introduced in 1934 as a modern short range airliner for regional passenger routes.
✈ Lockheed designed the Electra to compete directly with the Boeing 247 and Douglas DC 2, bringing advanced stressed skin aluminium construction to the light transport market.
✈ Standard airline configuration seated two crew and up to ten passengers, making it a practical feeder airliner during the rapid expansion of US commercial aviation in the 1930s.
✈ A total of 149 Electras were built, including civil transports and military versions supplied to the US Army Air Corps and overseas operators.
✈ Amelia Earhart flew a modified Model 10E Electra on her 1937 world flight attempt, making the type one of the most recognisable classic transports in aviation history.
✈ The aircraft typically used two radial piston engines, including Pratt and Whitney R 985 Wasp Junior or R 1340 Wasp variants depending on model version.
✈ Several Electras were impressed into military service during the late 1930s and redesignated as C 36 and UC 36 series aircraft.
✈ Surviving examples today often operate in airworthy museum condition, making ownership focused on preservation, historic operation and specialist maintenance expertise.
Model Variants for buyers to consider when purchasing a Lockheed Model 10 Electra
The Lockheed Model 10 Electra was produced in several recognised variants including the 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D and 10E, along with the experimental XC 35. The 10A used Pratt and Whitney R 985 Wasp Junior radial engines and became the primary production version for US airlines. The 10B introduced Wright R 975 engines while the 10C used Pratt and Whitney R 1340 engines for specific export customers. The 10E featured more powerful R 1340 S3H1 engines rated at 600 horsepower each and became the most famous version due to its association with long range record attempts. The XC 35 served as an experimental pressurised research aircraft for high altitude development work. For buyers today engine type, historical provenance and restoration status are key differentiators between these variants.
Lockheed Model 10 Electra 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: 11.76 m (38 ft 7 in)
Wingspan: 17 m (55 ft 7 in)
Height: 3.07 m (10 ft 1 in)
Empty Weight: 2,869 kg (6,325 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 4,581 kg (10,100 lb)
Fuel Capacity: 734.4 L (194 US gal)
Cruise Speed: 283 km/h (176 mph)
Range: 1,300 km (810 mi)
Service Ceiling: 6,480 m (21,250 ft)
Rate of Climb: 5.1 m/s (1,000 ft/min)
FAQs About the Lockheed Model 10 Electra
How much does a Lockheed Model 10 Electra cost?
Airworthy Lockheed Model 10 Electra aircraft have typically transacted between 2015 and 2022 in the range of approximately $1,000,000 to over $3,000,000 depending on restoration quality, provenance and historical significance.
What type of aircraft is the Lockheed Model 10 Electra?
The Lockheed Model 10 Electra is a twin engine piston powered all metal monoplane originally designed as a short range commercial airliner in the mid 1930s.
How many passengers can a Lockheed Model 10 Electra carry?
In standard airline configuration the aircraft was designed for two crew members and up to ten passengers, although some surviving examples have custom interiors reflecting private or heritage operations.
What engines power the Lockheed Model 10 Electra?
Most production aircraft used two Pratt and Whitney radial piston engines, commonly the R 985 Wasp Junior or R 1340 Wasp depending on the specific variant.
Is the Lockheed Model 10 Electra suitable for private ownership today?
Ownership today is typically limited to collectors, museums or specialist historic operators due to maintenance complexity, parts sourcing and regulatory requirements associated with operating a 1930s twin engine transport.
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