The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar (pronounced "El-ten-eleven") [1] is an American medium-to-long-range, wide-body trijet airliner built by the Lockheed Corporation. It was the third wide-body airliner to enter commercial operations, after the Boeing 747 and the McDonnell Douglas DC-10.

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Feb 20, 2021 · The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar first took the skies more than 50 years ago, and the aircraft was one of the key players at the time, as the jet age entered its next stage of evolution. Here's a look at the rise and fall of the L-1011 TriStar, from innovative technology to limited commercial success.

Jun 25, 2006 · I remember when I visited UK in 1980 and spotted at LHR Car Park Nr. 3 to see a few BA L1011-500's! Most of us know that BA used quite briefly the Dash 500 model, but just for my curiosity ( and maybe other true aviation fans ) in what routes did BA used the L1011-500?

The L-1011-500 program was launched by British Airways in the mid-1970s. Without delving into a complete analysis of the -500 differences, the basic aircraft was shorter than a standard TriStar by about 14 feet.

Apr 20, 2012 · Forty years ago, in April 1972, Lockheed saw its last civil airliner design - the L-1011 TriStar - enter service with launch customer Eastern Airlines. The TriStar was one of several newly...

Oct 16, 2024 · It had a 4.1 m (13 ft 6 in) shorter fuselage than its predecessors at 164 feet 2 inches (50.04 m), a larger wingspan at 164 feet 4 inches (50.09 m), a higher max take-off weight, and powerful new RB211–524 engines. Lockheed …

On June 5, 1977, even after making the check, a British Airways L-1011 experienced a similar, though less severe, control problem. Taking off from Ailcante, Spain, the British plane, loaded with 160 passengers and headed for London, managed to divert to Barcelona and land safely.

Feb 6, 2024 · Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 50 (L-1011-385-1) with registration G-IOIT (ex G-BEAL, SE-DPM, G-CEAP) airframe details and operator history including first flight and delivery dates, seat configurations, engines, fleet numbers and names

May 14, 2023 · Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 100 (L-1011-385-1-14) with registration TT-DAE (ex G-BBAH, 3C-QRQ, A8-AAA, EX-101) airframe details and operator history including first flight and delivery dates, seat configurations, engines, fleet numbers and names