Lockheed C-121 Constellation
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The Lockheed C-121 Constellation is a military transport version of the Lockheed Constellation. A total of 332 aircraft were constructed for both the United States Air Force and United States Navy for various purposes. Numerous airborne early warning versions were also constructed. The C-121 later saw service with smaller civilian operators until 1993.
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C-121/R7O/R7V Constellation | |
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A Military Air Transport Service C-121G Super Constellation flying near the Golden Gate Bridge. | |
Role | Military transport |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Lockheed Corporation |
First flight | March 14, 1947 |
Introduction | November 12, 1948 |
Status | Retired from military service, two operated by civilian preservation organisations |
Primary user | United States Air Force United States Navy |
Produced | 1947 to 1958 |
Number built | 332 |
Developed from | L-749 Constellation L-1049 Super Constellation |
Variants | R7V-2/YC-121F Constellation EC-121 Warning Star |
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