Hobby Master Archive

L-188

In 1954 American Airlines was in the market for a 75 to 100 passenger for its short to medium range domestic routes. In response Lockheed developed the low wing L-188 Electra powered by four sleek turboprops instead of the usual large radial engines or jet turbines. The combination of engine and the Hamilton Standard propeller offered a much more reliable and fuel efficient aircraft that could travel at 375 mph for 2000 miles at an altitude of 20,000 – 25,000 feet. When production ended in 1961 there had been 170 Electras completed.

L-188 Electra Eastern Air Lines "Golden Falcon"

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Lockheed L-188 Electra KLM Royal Dutch Airlines "PH-LLG"

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L-188 Electra Qantas Airways

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L-188 Electra Atlantic Airlines "G-LOFB"

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Lockheed L-188 Electra VARIG "PP-VJM"

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Lockheed L-188 Electra American Airlines "N6129A"

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Lockheed L-188 Electra Air New Zealand "ZK-TEB"

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Lockheed L-188 Electra Braniff International Airways "N9701C"

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Lockheed L-188 Electra Northwest Airlines "N130US"

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Lockheed L-188 Electra Northwest Territorial "C-FIJR"

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Lockheed L-188 Electra Pacific Southwest Airlines"N6130A"

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Lockheed L-188 Electra Pacific Southwest Airlines "N171PS"

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Lockheed L-188 Electra Trans Australia Airlines (TAA) "VH-TLA"

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Lockheed L-188 Electra Western Airlines "N9744C"

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Lockheed L-188 Electra Los Angeles Dodgers, 1964 "World Champions 1963"

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Lockheed L-188 Electra N5001K, National Airlines (Final Scheme)

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