Chanute Display Center, Chanute AFB Illinois
Lockheed
EC-121K
'Super Constellation'
SN: 141311
Exhibit photos
Description
Notes:
C-121C (SUPER CONSTELLATION) modified as search airplane with bottom and top radar antenna (26 CREW) .
  Manufacturer:
Lockheed
  Base model:
C-121
  Designation:
EC-121
  Version:
K
  Nickname:
Super Constellation
  Equivalent to:
WV-2
  Designation System:
U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:
1925-1962
  Basic role:
Transport
  Modified Mission:
Special electronic installation
  See Also:
  Serial/Bureau Number:
141311
  Location:
Chanute Display Center, Chanute AFB Illinois
Specifications
  Length:
113' 7"
34.6 m
  Height:
24' 9'
7.3 m
  Wingspan:
123'
37.4 m
  Wingarea:
1,650.0 sq ft
153.2 sq m
  Empty Weight:
69,210 lb
31,387 kg
  Gross Weight:
120,000 lb
54,421 kg
Propulsion
  No. of Engines:
4
  Powerplant:
Wright R-3350-34
  Horsepower (each):
3400
Performance
  Range:
4,250 miles
6,843 km
  Cruise Speed:
255 mph
410 km/h
221 kt
  Max Speed:
299 mph
481 km/h
260 kt
  Climb:
960 ft/min
292 m/min
  Ceiling:
25,000 ft
7,619 m