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Rare Rear-Engined Quadjet: The Story Of The Lockheed JetStar

Sumit Singh — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:45:12 GMT

The Lockheed Jetstar was flown by a diverse range of operators over the years, and saw success in both military and civilian fields. Flying with designation C-140 with the US Air Force and designations L-329 and L-1329 for business services, the rear-engined quadjet saw a 19-year production run between 1961 and 1980.

Faster Than A Bullet: What's The SR-71 Blackbird's Top Speed?

Mark Finlay — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 02:45:12 GMT

Did you know the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird long-range, high-altitude, strategic reconnaissance aircraft was faster than a bullet? While it may seem hard to believe, the SR-71 Blackbird was designed to cruise at Mach 3+ or more than 2,200 miles per hour and at altitudes up to 85,000 feet.

Looking Back At The Not So Unique Nature Of New Aircraft Incidents

Andrew Crider — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 19:00:15 GMT

Hours after the failure of a disarmed emergency door plug resulted in a rapid decompression at 16,000 ft of Alaska Airlines flight AS1282, the 737 MAX 9 fleet has found itself grounded again. While the NTSB has only just arrived in Portland to investigate, extra scrutiny is placed on Boeing for the aircraft type suffering two high-profile groundings in its relatively short time on the market.

World's Only Flying Lockheed Neptune Follows Southern Cross HARS Return

Michael Doran — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 03:31:18 GMT

It has been a big year for Australia's Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS), and returning the Southern Cross Replica to the skies this month will probably go down as the highlight. However, the HARS team has one more trick up its sleeve as this weekend it is returning another part of the nation's rich aviation history to its flying roster.

5 Rare Military Cargo Planes You Might Not Have Heard Of

Alexander Mitchell — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:31:17 GMT

Most public attention in military aviation is given to fighter jets and bombers. Naturally, the warbirds of Air Forces worldwide are undoubtedly marvelous to behold. With bombers capable of traveling across the globe entirely in stealth and fighters that can target twenty enemy targets at once, it's unsurprising that these aircraft typically take over the front page.

What Made The Lockheed SR-71C Hybrid Trainer Aircraft Unique?

Justin Hayward — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 02:46:17 GMT

The SR-71 Blackbird is one of the most unusual aircraft ever built. It stands out for both its unique design and its incredible speed. But there was one variant of the series that was even more unusual. The one-off SR-71C was a training aircraft - pieced together from two halves of other SR-71 aircraft. After initial problems, it flew fine but only saw limited use.

The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy: Is It A Bigger Plane Than The Airbus A380?

Mark Finlay — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 03:00:18 GMT

While the Airbus A380 may be the world's largest passenger aircraft, the United States Air Force (USAF) Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is larger in length only. With a capacity of nearly 135 tons, the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is easily the largest plane operated by the American military.

Are There Any Lockheed L-1011s Still Flying?

Jake Hardiman — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 02:00:22 GMT

The Lockheed L-1011 'TriStar' was one of the defining aircraft of the early widebody era and the third twin-aisle jet to enter service. It followed the Boeing 747 and the McDonnell Douglas DC-10, with 250 units being produced. While the type saw its last scheduled passenger operations in 2008, one remains active today.

The Mystery Of Santiago Flight 513 That Landed 35 Years Late

Alexander Mitchell — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 21:01:18 GMT

The story of Santiago Flight 513 is one that pushes the limits of the human imagination. There are moments in the human experience in which one will allow belief in the supernatural to push beyond what can be reasonably expected from rational thought. What can only be explained by the supernatural will often remain present in one's mind far longer than that which the laws of Physics can explain.

What's The Latest With Elvis Presley's Private Jet That A YouTuber Is Turning Into An RV?

Nicole Kylie — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:31:19 GMT

In a unique and ambitious project that fuses nostalgia, aviation, and creativity, YouTuber Jimmys World has embarked on an extraordinary journey to convert Elvis Presley’s private jet into a fully functional RV. The iconic Lockheed JetStar, once a cherished possession of the King of Rock and Roll, is getting a new lease on life as it undergoes a remarkable transformation into a mobile home on wheels.