Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
Lockheed · L101
The Lockheed TriStar, Rolls-Royce powered trijet. All retired from passenger service. One of the quietest jets of its era.
A RECAT C jet with 3 engines. Cruises at Mach 0.80. Requires about 15.6k ft of field length for takeoff.
3x JetHeavyRECAT CFL410 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3 x Jet |
| Weight class | Heavy (H) |
| RECAT-EU category | C (Lower heavy) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (FL410) |
| Max climb rate | 2,000 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 3,000 fpm |
Speed envelope
Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 150 kts |
| Landing speed | 140 kts |
| Cruise speed | M0.80 (~525 kts TAS) |
| Maximum speed | M0.90 (~549 kts TAS) |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 15,555 ft / 2.56 nm / 4,741 m |
| Landing field length | 12,596 ft / 2.07 nm / 3,839 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
| LAHSO category | 9 |
Where you'll see it
The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar is a widebody aircraft. While less common in modern fleets, you'll still encounter this type in center airspace on long-haul routes.