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Spotter's notes
I first saw this bird in 2005 , when we stopped at FOE for fuel. It was dark out, and you could barely see it in the distance. I walked over and was dumbfounded as to why she sitting here. It was so random. 20 years later, my brother and I were driving through town, and noticed a sign for an air museum. Navigating the end less rows of airplanes, I peaked though an opining in the hanger door and noticed this Connie sitting there. I had forgotten about her for so long to be pleasantly surprised to see her again. 😀
Aircraft identity
Registration
52-3418
ICAO Type
EC-121
Model
EC-121 Warning Star
Manufacturer
Lockheed
Airline
U.S. Air Force
Livery
U.S. Air Force
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Wright R-3350-91 Turbo Compound radial engines (x4)
Thrust
3,250 hp (2,424 kW) per engine (piston engines; not thrust but horsepower)
Wingspan
37.5 meters
Length
35.4 meters
Height
7.4 meters
MTOW
65,320 kilograms
Range
6,460 kilometers
Capacity
18 crew (varied by mission configuration)
Cruise Speed
480 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
Not specifically rated; typical for large piston-prop military transports
Location
Airport Code
FOE/KFOE
Airport Name
Topeka Regional Airport