Lockheed L-188 Electra Eastern "Golden Falcon Jet" N5507 polished belly; 1:400

The Lockheed L-188 Electra was a four-engine, short-to-medium range turboprop transport aircraft that could carry up to 99 passengers. It was produced by the American manufacturer Lockheed Corporation. Many L-188s were later converted to cargo aircraft after their service as transport aircraft. The L-188 Electra formed the basis for the Lockheed P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft.

Here are the technical specifications of the Lockheed L-188 Electra:

Engines: 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 (364 knots, 419 mph)
High Range: 9,144 metres (30,000 feet)
Range: 3,541 km (1,912 NM, 2,200 miles)
Maximum takeoff weight: 51,256 kg (113,000 lb)
Wingspan: 99 feet (30.18 meters)
Length: 104 feet, 6 inches (31.85 metres)
Height: 32 feet, 10 inches (10.01 metres)

The history of the Golden Falcon livery at Eastern Air Lines is interesting.
In 1959, Eastern became the first airline to operate the new Lockheed L-188 Electra. The aircraft bore the famous "Golden Falcon" livery. Eastern's two-tone blue emblem symbolized the fact that they flew both day and night 12. This paint job was one of the most distinctive and famous in Eastern Air Lines history.

Thus, the Lockheed L-188 Electra with Golden Falcon livery was not only a technically advanced aircraft, but also had an iconic design that became the symbol of Eastern Air Lines.

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