Lockheed L-1011 Tristar KC1 UK - Royal Air Force ZD948
- Manufacturer:
- Lockheed
- Type / Model:
- L-1011 Tristar
- Registration:
- ZD948
- Colour Scheme:
- UK - Royal Air Force
- Location:
- Bruntingthorpe, United Kingdom
- Photographer:
- Simon Willson
- Date Taken:
- 25/05/2014
- Image ID:
- #201152
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 5184 x 3456
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Aircraft Data
The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was the third widebody passenger jet airliner to enter commercial service after the Boeing 747 and McDonnell Douglas DC-10. The Royal Air Force (No. 216 Squadron) operate the L-1011 Tristar as military tanker aircraft
The L-1011-1 designed for short and medium-range flights many were used for the US domestic market. The L-1011-100 had a new center fuel tank that increased the aircraft's range. The L-1011-500 was a longer-range variant and had more powerful engines
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1970 | 250 | 30 | 3 | 234 - 400 |
Power
L-1011-1 RB.211-22 engine . L-1011-200 and L-1011-500 RB.211-524B engine.
| Engine Count | 3 | |
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Dimensions
| Length | 50.04 m. 164 ft. 2 in. |
| Wing Span |
50.09 m.
164 ft. 4 in.
L-1011-500 |
| Height |
168.96 m.
554 ft. 4 in.
L-1011-500 |
| Empty Weight |
105667 kg.
232747 lbs.
L-1011-500 |
| Max Weight |
231540 kg.
510000 lbs.
L-1011-500 |
Performance
| Max Speed | 974 kph 605 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 885 kph 550 mph |
| Ceiling | 13106.4 m. 43000 ft. |
| Normal Range |
11742
6340
nm
km.
L-1011-500 |
| Max Range |
12964
7000
nm
km.
L-1011-500 |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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