Lockheed L-188 Electra
Overview
The Lockheed L-188 Electra is a four-engine turboprop airliner of the late 1950s, later adapted successfully as the P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft. Early passenger service was affected by structural issues that were redesigned; freighter conversions then extended commercial use. High power and speed for a turboprop defined its performance. Surviving Electras are rare, while the Orion lineage remains historically important.
Quick Facts
Range
2380 nm
Cruise Speed
349 kt
Max Speed
390 kt
Specifications
| ICAO Type Code | L188 |
|---|---|
| Length | 104 ft 6 in |
| Wingspan / Rotor Diameter | 99 ft |
| Height | 32 ft 10 in |
| Empty Weight | 61700 lb |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 116000 lb |
| Cruise Speed | 349 kt |
| Max Speed | 390 kt |
| Range | 2380 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 28000 ft |
| Engine Manufacturer | Allison |
| Engine Model | 501-D13 |
| Engine Count | 4 |
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