Lockheed L-1011-1/50/100/150/200/250

Aircraft Information Lockheed L-1011-1/50/100/150/200/250

Lockheed L-1011 TriStar is a wide-body passenger aircraft developed and produced by Lockheed Corporation in the 1970s. It was created to compete with the Boeing 747 and Douglas DC-10 and was one of the first aircraft equipped with an automatic flight control system.

The L-1011 had six variants: L-1011-1, L-1011-50, L-1011-100, L-1011-150, L-1011-200, and L-1011-250. They differed in fuselage length, passenger capacity, and range.

The L-1011-1 was the first model released in 1972. It had a length of 50.1 meters and could carry up to 400 passengers up to a range of 9,000 km.

The L-1011-50 was a shortened version released in 1975. It had a length of 46.6 meters and could carry up to 246 passengers up to a range of 9,000 km.

The L-1011-100 was released in 1975 and had a length of 50.1 meters. It could carry up to 400 passengers up to a range of 9,000 km.

The L-1011-150 was released in 1978 and had a length of 50.1 meters. It could carry up to 400 passengers up to a range of 11,000 km.

The L-1011-200 was released in 1978 and had a length of 50.1 meters. It could carry up to 400 passengers up to a range of 11,000 km.

The L-1011-250 was the last model released in 1981. It had a length of 50.1 meters and could carry up to 400 passengers up to a range of 11,000 km.

The L-1011 was powered by three Rolls-Royce RB211 engines, which provided it with high power and efficiency. It also had a modern automatic flight control system that allowed it to perform automatic landings and takeoffs.

A total of 250 L-1011 aircraft were produced, which were used as passenger and cargo aircraft, as well as military transport aircraft. Despite its popularity in the 1970s, the L-1011 was replaced by more modern aircraft in the 1990s, and most of them were retired from service.

Technical information about the Lockheed L-1011-1/50/100/150/200/250

- Length: 54.17 m (L-1011-1), 50.08 m (L-1011-50), 50.08 m (L-1011-100), 50.08 m (L-1011-150), 50.08 m (L-1011-200), 50.08 m (L-1011-250)

- Wingspan: 50.07 m

- Cabin dimensions: 5.64 m x 3.66 m

- Engine: Rolls-Royce RB211-22B (L-1011-1), Rolls-Royce RB211-524B (L-1011-50/100/150/200/250)

- Maximum speed: 954 km/h

- Range: 9,400 km (L-1011-1), 11,400 km (L-1011-50/100/150/200/250)

- Weight: 119,000 kg (L-1011-1), 120,200 kg (L-1011-50), 120,200 kg (L-1011-100), 120,200 kg (L-1011-150), 120,200 kg (L-1011-200), 120,200 kg (L-1011-250)

The most comfortable and safe places on the plane

Like in any other aircraft, the safest seats in the Lockheed L-1011-1/50/100/150/200/250 are located in the rear of the cabin as they are closer to the exits in case of an emergency situation. It is also recommended to choose seats near the aisle to quickly exit the aircraft if necessary. However, each passenger can choose a seat according to their preferences and needs. It is important to follow the crew's instructions and adhere to safety regulations during the flight.