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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. Pushes 525 kts in cruise. Requires about 15.6k ft of field length for takeoff.

3x JetHeavyRECAT CFL410 ceilingILS capable

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines3 x Jet
Weight classHeavy (H)
RECAT-EU categoryC (Lower heavy)
Service ceiling41,000 ft (FL410)
Max climb rate2,000 fpm
Max descent rate3,000 fpm

Speed envelope

ParameterValue
Minimum speed150 kts
Landing speed140 kts
Cruise speed525 kts (M0.80)
Maximum speed549 kts (M0.90)

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length15,555 ft (2.56 nm)
Landing field length12,596 ft (2.07 nm)

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category9

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