Comparison of Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation and Lockheed L-188 Electra [S]ave
| Attribute |  Lockheed L-188 Electra × |  Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics |
| Model | Lockheed L-188 Electra | Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1957 | 1951 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1961 | 1958 |
| Type | Passenger Turbo Props | Passenger Turbo Props |
| Icao | L188 | L1049 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x Allison 501-D13 | 4x Wright R-3350 972-TC-18DA-1 Duplex-Cyclone |
| Power, hp (hp) | 3,750 | 3,250 |
| Avionics | Bendix Weather Radar, MLS, GPS | - |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 648 | 544 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 222 | 213 |
| Travel range (km) | 3,519 | 8,297 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 8,656 | 7,833 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 10.01 | 5.59 |
| Take off distance (m) | 1,439 | 1,400 |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,311 | 1,400 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 51,256 | 54,431 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 44,499 | 46,031 |
| Max payload (kg) | 15,300 | 16,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 20,895 | 24,794 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 15 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 98 | 16 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.93 | - |
| Cabin width (m) | 2.74 | - |
| Cabin length (m) | 20.02 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 31.85 | 34.6 |
| Tail height (m) | 10.01 | 7.54 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.2 | 3.7 |
| Wing span (m) | 30.18 | 37.5 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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