Lockheed L-188 Electra
Airliner
Photo ©: Mike Vallentin
The Lockheed L-188 Electra is a four-engine short- to medium-range turboprop airliner for up to 99 passengers produced by the US-American manufacturer Lockheed Corporation. Many Electra had been converted as cargo freighters after their service as airliners.
The L-188 Electra forms the basis of the maritime patrol aircraft Lockheed P-3 Orion.
| Crew | 3 | |
| Passengers | 99 | |
| Propulsion | 4 Turboprop Engines | |
| Engine Model | Allison 501D-13 | |
| Engine Power (each) | 2796 kW | 3750 shp |
| max. Cruise Speed | 600 km/h | 324 kts 373 mph |
| max. Speed (vne) | 674 km/h | 364 kts 419 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 9.144 m | 30.000 ft |
| Range | 3.541 km | 1.912 NM 2.200 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 26.036 kg | 57.400 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 51.256 kg | 113.000 lbs |
| Wing Span | 30,18 m | 99 ft 0 in |
| Wing Area | 120,8 m² | 1300 ft² |
| Length | 31,85 m | 104 ft 6 in |
| Height | 10,01 m | 32 ft 10 in |
| First Flight | 06.12.1957 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Production Range | 1958-1961 | |
| Total Production | 170 | |
| ICAO Code | L188 | |
| IATA Code | LOE LOF LOM | |
| FAA TCDS | 4A22 | |
| Data for (Version) | Lockheed L-188A Electra | |
| Variants | L-118A, L-188C | |