Lockheed L-188 Electra Braniff International N9709C El Dorado livery; polished belly; 1:400

The Lockheed L-188 Electra was a fascinating chapter in aviation history.

The history of the Lockheed L-188 Electra:

Braniff International Airways was one of the first airlines to include the Lockheed L-188 Electra in its fleet. This aircraft was manufactured by the American manufacturer Lockheed Corporation.
The L-188 Electra was a four-engine turboprop transport aircraft with a capacity of up to 99 passengers. Its short and medium range was ideal for domestic flights.
Many Electra aircraft were later converted to freighters after leaving service as transport aircraft.

Lockheed L-188 Electra specifications:

3 crew members.
Power: 4 Allison 501D-13 turboprop engines
Engine power (each): 2796 kW (3750 shp) maximum
Cruise speed: 324 knots (600 km/h, 373 mph)
Maximum speed (VNE): 674 km/h (419 mph)
High range: 30,000 ft (9,144 m)
Range: 2,200 miles (3,541 km)
Maximum takeoff weight: 51,256 kg (113,000 lb)
Wingspan: 99 ft (30.18 m)
Length: 104 feet, 6 inches (31.85 metres)
Height: 32 feet, 10 inches (10.01 metres)
Production: 1958-1961
Total production: 170 units

El Dorado livery:

El Dorado livery was a special paint job for N9709C used by Braniff International Airways. This paint emphasized luxury and exclusivity.
The N9709C was one of the first Lockheed L-188 Electra aircraft that Braniff included in its fleet.
This aircraft was truly unique and its El Dorado livery gave it a distinctive flair.

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