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L188
The Lockheed L-188 Electra is a four-engine turboprop airliner developed by the Lockheed Corporation. First introduced in 1959, the Electra was designed for medium-range routes and could seat up to 99 passengers in a high-density layout. It is powered by four Allison 501 turboprop engines, which provide a cruise speed of approximately 400 mph, making it one of the fastest propeller-driven airliners of its era. The L-188 offered airlines a turboprop alternative to jet airliners, combining relatively low operating costs with good speed and passenger comfort. However, the Electra experienced a troubled early service history due to a propeller-related oscillation issue that led to two fatal crashes, which was subsequently corrected. Despite these setbacks, the Electra gained a strong reputation for reliability and longevity. Many L-188s were converted to freighter configuration and continued to serve cargo airlines well into the twenty-first century. The Lockheed Electra also served as the basis for the P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft, ensuring its technological legacy long outlived the commercial variant.
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| Product Code: | ACANZ1208 |
| Brand: | AEROCLASSICS |
| Aircraft Type: | L188 |
| Aircraft Name: | Lockheed Electra |
| Genre: | COMMERCIAL |
| Country: | AUSTRALIA |
| Material: | Diecast Metal |
| Scale: | 1:400 Scale |
| Length: | 3.1" |
| Width: | 2.94" |
