Comparison of Lockheed C-141 Starlifter and Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 500

Attribute	Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 500 ×	Lockheed C-141 Starlifter ×
General
Manufacturer	Lockheed Martin Aeronautics	Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Model	Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 500	Lockheed C-141 Starlifter
Country	United States	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1968	1963
Manufactured to (year)	1984	1968
Type	Mid Size Passenger Jets	Military Transport Planes
Icao	L101	C141
Performance
Engine	3x 3 x Rolls-Royce RB.211-524B	4x Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-7
Power, lbf (lbf)	50,000	20,250
Max cruise speed (km/h)	972	913
Approach speed (km/h)	-	222
Travel range (km)	9,906	4,723
Fuel economy (km/l)	0.059	-
Service ceiling (m)	13,106	12,497
Rate of climb (m/sec)	14.33	13.21
Take off distance (m)	2,426	1,720
Landing distance (m)	1,734	1,222
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	231,332	147,000
Max payload (kg)	42,003	41,222
Fuel tank capacity (l)	119,778	90,850
Baggage volume (m³)	420	-
Dimensions
Seats	246	6
Seats - business class	253	-
Seats - first class	234	-
Cabin height (m)	2.4	2.76
Cabin width (m)	5.8	3.12
Cabin length (m)	41.4	28.4
Exterior length (m)	50.05	51.3
Tail height (m)	16.8	12.07
Fuselage diameter (m)	6	4.5
Wing span (m)	50.1	48.8
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets