Lockheed L-1329 Jetstar 6
The Lockheed JetStar was one of the first purpose-built business jets and became famous as the transport of US presidents, celebrities, and heads of state. Early JetStars had four compact turbojets grouped around the rear fuselage, creating a very distinctive noise and silhouette. The aircraft was also used by the US Air Force as the C-140 for flight inspection and VIP work. Later quieter versions used turbofans, but the early four-jet JetStar remains the iconic original.
Did you know?
The Lockheed JetStar clustered four small turbojets at the rear fuselage, one of the first purpose-built business jets.
Specifications
| Length | 17.4 m (57 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.9 m (52 ft) |
| Height | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 10 |
| Persons on board | 11 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 18.5 t |
| Range | 2,500 NM (4,630 km) |
| Maximum speed | 500 kt (926 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,500 ft/min (17.8 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 10,700 l |
| Engines | 4x Pratt & Whitney JT12A-6 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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