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Are there any airworthy constellations?
Aircraft is the only airworthy ex-civilian Constellation as all others are ex-military. Aircraft grounded since July 20, 2005 when the #2 engine suffered a catastrophic failure during run-up. Newly overhauled engine installed on aircraft and failed during a test flight on July 22, 2006.
What was the first stretched Constellation aircraft?
During early 1943, the aerospace company Lockheed Corporation began to develop stretched versions of the Constellation series. The first stretched version was the L-049 followed by the L-749. After the Douglas Company introduced the DC-6 rival aircraft, Lockheed developed the L-1049 as a response.
Which airlines operate the constellation?
At the height of her popularity, airlines all over the world operated the Constellation. More than 800 aircraft were built in total, with operators including Pan Am, Air France, BOAC, KLM, Qantas, Lufthansa and TAP Portugal. A Lufthansa Super Constellation.
How many L-1049 Super Constellations were built?
The Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation is designed and produced by Lockheed Corporation from 1951 to 1958. It was developed from L-049 and first flew on July 14, 1941. A total of 259 commercial and 320 military L-1049 were built.