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United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Lockheed EC-121D 'Super Constellation' SN: 53-555

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Description
  Manufacturer:Lockheed
  Base model:C-121
  Designation:EC-121
  Version:D
  Nickname:Super Constellation
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Modified Mission:Special electronic installation
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  Serial/Bureau Number:53-555
  Location:United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio

Specifications
  Length: 116' 2" 35.4 m
  Height:27' 8.2 m
  Wingspan: 123' 5" 37.6 m
  Wingarea: 1,654.0 sq ft 153.6 sq m
  Empty Weight: 80,611 lb 36,558 kg
  Gross Weight: 143,600 lb 65,124 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: Wright R-3350-34
  Horsepower (each): 3400

Performance
  Range: 4,600 miles 7,407 km
  Cruise Speed: 240 mph 386 km/h 208 kt
  Max Speed: 321 mph 516 km/h 278 kt
  Climb: 845 ft/min 257 m/min
  Ceiling: 20,600 ft 6,278 m