Lockheed L-749 Constellation
| L-749 Constellation | |
|---|---|
| A Trans World Airlines L-749A at London's Heathrow Airport. Note the "Speedpak" removable freight container beneath the fuselage. | |
| General information | |
| Type | Airliner |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Corporation |
| Primary users | Trans World Airlines |
| Number built | 119 |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1947–1951 |
| Introduction date | April 18, 1947 |
| First flight | March 14, 1947 |
| Retired | 1993 |
| Developed from | Lockheed L-649 Constellation |
| Variants | Lockheed C-121 Constellation Lockheed PO-1W/WV-1 Constellation |
| Developed into | Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation |
The Lockheed L-749 Constellation is the first Lockheed Constellation to regularly cross the Atlantic Ocean non-stop. Although similar in appearance to the L-649 before it, the L-749 had a larger fuel capacity, strengthened landing gear, and eventually weather radar.