Lockheed 1649A-98 Constellation
PorcoRosso,
This particular model was the last in the Constellation series, and had a completely new (very long) wing.
The aircraft was capable of 21 hour flights with full payload, (provided the oil held out).
Some numbers;
Max takeoff weight 160,000 pounds
Max Landing weight 123,000 pounds
Max ZFW 117,000 pounds
3 engine ferry wt. 118,000 pounds
Engines fitted. CurtisWright 988TC18EA-2, turbo-compound
Takeoff 58.5"MP, 2900 rpm (3400HP)
METO 51" MP, 2650 rpm (2860HP)
(Note: All takeoffs were done in low blower)
High blower: METO power, 48.5"MP, 2600 rpm (2415HP)
(Blowers were shifted at 'round about 12,000 feet)
Fuel capacity: 9844 USGallons (115/145 required for the weights listed)
Oil capacity: Each engine 47 USGallons
Aux (Center) oil tank: 66 USGallons
Speeds (CAS)
Vno 300 mph (forget knots, these were real aeroplanes)
Vne 338 mph
Vlo 213 mph (main gear used as speed brake, 270 mph)
Vfe 185 mph
Va 227 mph
Normal cruise (high blower, 19,000msl), 310 mph TAS @ 400 USGallons/hr (mixture, auto/lean).
A magnificent aircraft. LAX-ORY, 18 hours, non-stop.
A 'proper' aeroplane, straight wings and propellers.