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Spotter's notes
After digging, I found this picture from 2005. See my other picture of this Connie, for the story.
Aircraft identity
Registration
52-3418
ICAO Type
EC-121
Model
C-121 Constellation (Super Constellation)
Manufacturer
Lockheed
Airline
United States Air Force
Livery
U.S. Air Force
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone radial engines
Thrust
2,500 hp (each engine)
Wingspan
37.5 m
Length
29.7 m
Height
7.5 m
MTOW
56,700 kg
Range
8,300 km
Capacity
up to 80 troops or equivalent cargo
Cruise Speed
480 km/h
Noise Rating
N/A (pre-ICAO noise standard era)
Location
Airport Code
FOE/KFOE
Airport Name
Topeka Regional Airport