Lockheed C-141 Starlifter
Lockheed C-141 Starlifter is a classic strategic air transport, which a well-known American company produced in 1963-1968. Despite the fact that it was only produced for five years, a total of 285 pieces of this aircraft were produced.
Lockheed C-141 Starlifter found its use mainly in the United States Army and also at NASA.
Technical parameters Lockheed C-141 Starlifter
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| National origin | United States |
| Role | Strategic airlifter |
| First flight | 17 December 1963 |
| Introduction | April 1965 |
| Retired | May 2006 |
| Number built | 285 |
| Produced | 1963–1968 |
| Crew | 5–7:
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| Length | 168 ft 4 in (51.3 m) |
| Wingspan | 160 ft 0 in (48.8 m) |
| Height | 39 ft 3 in (12 m) |
| Wing area | 3,228 sq ft (300 m2) |
| Max takeoff weight | 342,100 lb (147,000 kg) |
| Empty weight | 144,492 lb (65,542 kg) |
| Powerplant | 4 × Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-7 turbofans, 20,250 lbf (90.1 kN) thrust each |
| Maximum speed | 567 mph (912 km/h, 493 kn) |
| Range | 2,935 mi (4,723 km, 2,550 nmi) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,500 m) |
| Wing loading | 100.1 lb/sq ft (490 kg/m2) |
Lockheed C-141 Starlifter
