Lockheed L1049 Super Constellation

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A TRUE LEGEND in aviation, the LOCKHEED SUPER CONSTELLATION is the culmination of the development of the piston engines airliners launched to counter the elongated version of the Douglas DC-6 the aircraft met a great commercial success with more than 850 units sold to airlines and armies in many countries this ultimate version of the constellation is extended by 5 m, it can carry 15 tons more , has enhanced range and can fly 45 km / h faster .this was made possible by the installation of new powerful engines wright R-3350-972 of 3250 hp Unfortunately the complexity of the engines had negative effects on their reliability and the contellation was nicknamed by the pilots "WORLD'S FINEST TRI-MOTOR " ! But it remains for many aviators, ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT OF HISTORY , easily recognizable with its triple tail and its dolphin-shaped fuselage The scale is 1/69th so the wingspan is 44cm or 17 inchs and printed in several parts (around 60) , the plane rests on its own wheels and you can turn by hand the propellers A small PDF manual is provided to help you to print and assemble your model HAPPY PRINT