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Spotter's notes
If you visit the TWA Hotel at JFK, take a second or two to check out this static Connie.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
L1049
Model
L-1049 Super Constellation
Manufacturer
Lockheed
Airline
TWA (Trans World Airlines)
Airline Code
TWA / TW
Livery
TWA (Trans World Airlines) retro livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Wright R-3350 Duplex Cyclone radial piston engines (4x)
Thrust
Not applicable (radial piston, not jet; ~2,500 hp each)
Wingspan
37.5 m
Length
35.4 m
Height
7.3 m
MTOW
66,045 kg
Range
8,800 km
Capacity
62-109 passengers
Cruise Speed
480 km/h
Noise Rating
85-90 dB (unofficial, pre-ICAO noise standards)
Location
Airport Code
JFK/KJFK
Airport Name
John F. Kennedy International Airport