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Why the Lockheed L|1011 TriStar was ahead of its time


What do you guys think of the L-1011 because I think it was a good ...

Faster but used more fuel and carried less 'cargo'. The L1011-500 was the most sophisticated. From a maintenance stand point the Tristar took ...

Why the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was ahead of its time - Key Aero

Lockheed set out to create the world's most advanced airliner and there's no doubt that they managed to do that. But with lackluster order ...

The Rise & Fall Of The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar - Simple Flying

Altogether, the L-1011 was a superb aircraft for its time. However, since it was highly ambitious, it was beaten to the market by a year by a key rival in ...

Lockheed L-1011 TriStar - Wikipedia

The shortened, longer range L-1011-500 first flew in 1978 and entered service with British Airways a year later. The original-length TriStar was also produced ...

This Incredible Airliner Failed Despite Being Ahead Of Its Time

The L-1011 TriStar was the last passenger airliner Lockheed Martin would ever make. Instead the company decided to divert its efforts to the ...

The Last Two Operational Lockheed L-1011 TriStars Spend Their ...

The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was a technological leap forward, but its manufacturer sold only half it needed for the plane to be profitable.

The Legacy of Lockheed L-1011 TriStar A Look Back at United ...

This reduction, from typical noise levels exceeding 85 decibels to as low as 70 decibels during flight, was a significant step forward in ...

The Lockheed L1011 Tristar: The California Wunderplane

A commuter version of the L1011 would contain a self-contained air-stair that would deploy from the lower level, passengers would embark via ...

Why The DC-10 Was More Successful Than The Lockheed L-1011 ...

The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was undeniably one of the most advanced aircraft of its time. With modern avionics and increased automation, ...

Why Delta Operated The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar - Simple Flying

The TriStar, at average cruise speeds, actually consumes less fuel than several of the older jets…Their 250 seat passenger carrying capability ...

TriStar, a misunderstood failure of design - Design World

In 1984, Lockheed ceased production of the L1011 TriStar airplane and exited the world of commercial aircraft for good.

The Lockheed L-1011 Was An Incredibly Advanced Aircraft That ...

The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was a luxurious airliner with technology so far ahead of its time that it could land itself.

The Lockheed L-1011 Tristar Was an Over-Engineered Masterpiece

The theory was that a large aircraft could accommodate the expected growth of the industry while providing better comfort and ...

Why The DC-10 Was More Successful Than The Lockheed L-1011 ...

The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was undeniably one of the most advanced aircraft of its time. With modern avionics and increased automation, the aircraft could ...

L-1011: Luxury Among the Clouds - Lockheed Martin

On the runway, the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was an undeniable beauty. With its large, curved nose, low-set wings and graceful swept tail, it ...

Was the Lockheed L-1011 the most technologically advanced non ...

It isn't just a game-changer — it is transformational. It is the stealthiest combat aircraft in existence & it can carry out more mission types ...

This Plane Could Even Land Itself: Why Did The L-1011 Fail?

The Tristar introduced innovations that should have made it a commercial success. This aircraft should have helped Lockheed leapfrog ahead of ...

Why Was The L1011 So Popular With Pilots - Airliners.net

It was a much loved aircraft by pax and crews alike; very reliable, good cockpit and (as mentioned above) ergonomics ... just a nice aircraft in many ways.

50 years of the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar - Key Aero

In a world dominated by Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Airbus A350s, it's easy to forget that there was once a time when the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar ...

Was purchase price the main reason that the L-1011 did not sell as ...

Having flown on both types, the 1011 is a far superior aircraft to fly and fly in. The 1011 had a serious issue with their engine supplier ...