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C-141 Starlifter
Lockheed · USA
The C-141 Starlifter revolutionized military logistics. Before the Starlifter, moving heavy equipment required slow, turboprop aircraft. The C-141 allowed the US to deploy an entire division of troops or heavy cargo anywhere in the world at speeds over 500 mph.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1963 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 912 km/h |
| Range | 4,723 km |
| Ceiling | 12,500 m |
| Engines | 4x Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-7 turbofans |
Armament & Payload
None.
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C-141 Starlifter
Lockheed · USA
The C-141 Starlifter revolutionized military logistics. Before the Starlifter, moving heavy equipment required slow, turboprop aircraft. The C-141 allowed the US to deploy an entire division of troops or heavy cargo anywhere in the world at speeds over 500 mph.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1963 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 912 km/h |
| Range | 4,723 km |
| Ceiling | 12,500 m |
| Engines | 4x Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-7 turbofans |
Armament & Payload
None.