OVERVIEW
Numbers of the 1970s-era Lockheed L-1011 TriStar have continually dwindle with each passing year.
Numbers of the 1970s-era Lockheed L-1011 TriStar have continually dwindle with each passing year.
YEAR: 1972
MANUFACTURER(S): Lockheed Corporation - USA
PRODUCTION: 250
OPERATORS: Pakistan; United Kingdom; United States
SPECIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Lockheed L-1011-1 TriStar model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Lockheed L-1011-1 TriStar model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
CREW: 3
LENGTH: 177.72 feet (54.17 meters)
WIDTH: 155.35 feet (47.35 meters)
HEIGHT: 55.35 feet (16.87 meters)
WEIGHT (EMPTY): 242,508 pounds (110,000 kilograms)
WEIGHT (MTOW): 440,925 pounds (200,000 kilograms)
ENGINE: 3 x Rolls-Royce RB 211-22 turbofan engines developing 42,000lbs thrust.
SPEED (MAX): 721 miles-per-hour (1160 kilometers-per-hour; 626 knots)
RANGE: 3,107 miles (5,000 kilometers; 2,700 nautical miles)
CEILING: 41,995 feet (12,800 meters; 7.95 miles)
ARMAMENT
None.
None.
VARIANTS
Series Model Variants
• L-1011 "TriStar" - Base Series Designation
• L-1011-1
• L-1011-50
• L-1011-100
• L-1011-150
• L-1011-200
• L-1011-250
• L-1011-500
•
Series Model Variants
• L-1011 "TriStar" - Base Series Designation
• L-1011-1
• L-1011-50
• L-1011-100
• L-1011-150
• L-1011-200
• L-1011-250
• L-1011-500
•
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Relative Maximum Speed Rating
Hi: 750mph
Lo: 375mph
This entry's maximum listed speed (721mph).
Graph average of 562.5 miles-per-hour.
City-to-City Ranges
NYC
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Graph showcases the Lockheed L-1011-1 TriStar's operational range (on internal fuel) when compared to distances between major cities.
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Unit Production Comparison
Comm. Market HI*: 44,000 units
Military Market HI**: 36,183 units
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