The legendary 'Stargazer' L-1011 TriStar, the last of its kind, pictured in its Orbital ATK livery, serving as an air-launch platform for the Pegasus space launch vehicle.
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The very last Airworthy Lockheed L-1011 Tristar at Hickam Air Force Base, Honolulu. ———————————————————————Orbital ATK (Northrop Grumman) 🇺🇸| Lockheed L-1011 Tristar (Stargazer) | N140SC | PHNL / HNL 🇺🇸
Aircraft identity
Registration
N140SC
ICAO Type
L101
Model
L-1011 TriStar
Manufacturer
Lockheed
Airline
Orbital ATK (now part of Northrop Grumman)
Livery
Orbital ATK (Stargazer)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce RB211-524B4
Thrust
222 kN (each engine)
Wingspan
47.34 meters
Length
50.05 meters
Height
16.87 meters
MTOW
231,332 kg
Range
7,410 km
Capacity
(Modified) N/A – Launch platform, originally up to 400 passengers
Cruise Speed
917 km/h
Noise Rating
Stage 3 (ICAO)
Location
Airport Code
HNL/PHNL
Airport Name
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport