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L-1011 TriStar
Lockheed · USA
The TriStar featured an advanced Autoland system that allowed it to land in zero-visibility fog. Its "S-duct" rear engine was quieter and more aerodynamic than the DC-10's straight-through design.
Legacy Fact: It was so automated that pilots joked it could fly a transcontinental route without human hands on the controls.
Technical Specifications
| CRUISE SPEED | 890 km/h |
|---|---|
| MAX RANGE | 4,963 km |
| CAPACITY | 256 to 400 Passengers |
| ENGINES | 3x Rolls-Royce RB211 |