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| Official
Designation |
C-121E Constellation |
| Unofficial
Nicknames |
Connie, Blue Eagle, Humpback, Lockheed Flying Speedbrake, Swineicus Subsonicus, Columbine |
| Primary
Role |
Military transport (long range) |
| Secondary
Role |
Presidential transport |
| National
Origin |
USA |
| Original
Contractor |
Lockheed Corporation |
| Wingspan |
123 feet |
| Length |
116 feet, 2 inches |
| Height
at
Tail |
24 feet, 9 inches |
| Armament |
None |
| Engines |
Four Wright R-3350-34 radials |
| Horsepower |
3,400 shp each |
| Cruise
Speed |
255 mph |
| Max
Speed |
330 mph |
| Range |
4,000 miles |
| Service
Ceiling |
33,600 feet |
| Operating
Weight |
Unknown |
| Max
Payload |
Unknown |
| Max
Takeoff
Weight |
133,000 pounds |
| Date
Deployed |
1945 |
| Total
Produced |
Unknown |
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