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The Lockheed 1049 (ICAO type CONI) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 65,700 kg. It offers a maximum range of 2,880 nm, a cruise speed of 291 knots, a service ceiling of 28,000 ft and seating for up to 96 across its variants.

Lockheed 1049

Lockheed 1049
CONI
Photo via Wikipedia: Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation
Year
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
65,700 kg
Range
2,880 nm
Seats
96
1049
Lockheed · 1049
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
2
Active
2
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
1049-54
1049-54
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1049B-55
1049B-55
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1049C-55
1049C-55
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1049D-55
1049D-55
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1049E-55
1049E-55
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1049F-55
1049F-55
—65,700 kg2,880 nm291 kt96
1049G-82
1049G-82
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1049H-82
1049H-82
—65,700 kg2,880 nm291 kt96
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS 6A5 · Rev 25 · issued 2012-07-23

MTOW
62,474 kg
MZFW
48,987 kg
OEW
44,245 kg
Seats
3 crew · 112 passengers
Fuel
19,088 L
Ceiling
25,000 ft
Approved fuel115/145
Engine

4 Wright Compound 972TC18DA3 with 16:7 reduction gear ratio and 6.52:1 turbo drive ratio. (Also elig. with 988TC18EA3 & 988TC18EA6)

Certification basis

CAR 4b - as amended to October 1, 1949.

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
1049 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Lockheed 1049?

The Lockheed 1049 has a maximum range of 2,880 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Lockheed 1049 carry?

The Lockheed 1049 seats up to 96 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Lockheed 1049?

The Lockheed 1049's maximum take-off weight is 65,700 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Lockheed 1049?

The Lockheed 1049's ICAO type designator is CONI.

How many Lockheed 1049 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 2 registered Lockheed 1049 airframes worldwide.

Registered 1049 aircraft

Individual 1049 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.