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Interesting facts about the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar
✈ Lockheed developed the Model 18 Lodestar as a stretched and refined evolution of the earlier Model 14 Super Electra to compete directly with the Douglas DC 3 in the airline transport market.
✈ The aircraft is a twin engine all metal low wing transport powered by radial piston engines, typically Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp or Wright Cyclone variants depending on production batch.
✈ Standard airline configuration accommodated up to 18 passengers, making it a true regional airliner rather than a light executive transport.
✈ During the Second World War large numbers were impressed into military service under designations such as C 56, C 57, C 59 and C 60, serving as personnel transports and staff aircraft.
✈ The RAF operated Lodestars under the name Lodestar I and Lodestar II, using them for transport duties across multiple theatres.
✈ The Model 18 retained Lockheed’s distinctive twin tail configuration first seen on earlier Electra designs, improving stability and hangar compatibility.
✈ The C 60A military variant became the most numerous production version, configured as a paratroop and utility transport.
✈ Surviving examples today are rare and typically appear on the market as restored warbirds or heritage transports, requiring specialist maintenance knowledge and strong radial engine support.
Model Variants for buyers to consider when purchasing a Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar
The Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar was produced in multiple civil and military variants that differ primarily by engine type and mission configuration. Early civil models such as the 18 07, 18 08 and 18 10 used Pratt & Whitney radial engines with power ratings around 1,200 hp and were delivered as 14 to 18 passenger airline transports. The 18 40 and 18 50 introduced Wright Cyclone engines, offering operators alternative powerplant support and performance characteristics. Military designations including the C 56, C 57, C 59 and C 60 reflected impressed or purpose built transports for the US Army Air Forces, while the C 60A became a dedicated troop and utility transport with higher production numbers. Buyers should pay close attention to original build standard, engine type, structural modifications and historical significance, as these differences directly influence operating costs, parts support and long term collectability.
Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar 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: 49 ft 10 in (15.19 m)
Wingspan: 65 ft 6 in (19.96 m)
Height: 11 ft 10 in (3.61 m)
Empty Weight: 12,500 lb (5,670 kg)
Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW): 21,000 lb (9,525 kg)
Cruise Speed: 200 mph (320 km/h, 170 kn)
Range: 2,500 mi (4,000 km, 2,200 nmi)
Service Ceiling: 30,100 ft (9,200 m)
Rate of Climb: 6.6 minutes to 10,000 ft (3,000 m)
FAQs About the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar
What type of aircraft is the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar?
The Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar is a twin engine piston powered regional airliner and military transport developed in the late 1930s for commercial passenger service and later adapted for wartime utility roles.
How many passengers does a Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar carry?
In standard airline configuration the aircraft was designed to carry up to 18 passengers, though many surviving examples have been reconfigured for executive or heritage use.
What engines were used on the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar?
Production aircraft were fitted with either Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp radial engines or Wright Cyclone radial engines depending on variant and customer specification.
Was the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar used in military service?
Yes. Numerous aircraft were operated by the US Army Air Forces and the Royal Air Force under designations such as C 60 and Lodestar I and II, primarily in transport and staff roles.
Is the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar suitable for private ownership today?
Ownership is generally limited to experienced warbird or heritage operators due to radial engine maintenance requirements, complex systems and the need for specialist historic aircraft support.
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