Lockheed L-188 Electra Four-Engine Turboprop Airliner Family
The Lockheed L-188 Electra is a four-engine turboprop airliner that first flew in 1957 and entered U.S. airline service in 1959. Its broad fuselage, high power, and short- to medium-range performance made it an important American turboprop transport. Structural changes developed after early whirl-mode flutter accidents restored the type's airworthiness, and converted Electras remain in specialized cargo and aerial-firefighting service.
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Identity
- Aliases
- Lockheed Model 188Lockheed 188 ElectraL-188 ElectraL188 ElectraElectra II
- Family Name
- Lockheed L-188 Electra
- Full Name
- Lockheed L-188 Electra Four-Engine Turboprop Airliner Family
- Roles
- airlinercargofirefighting
- Status
- active
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Lockheed L-188 Electra is a four-engine turboprop airliner that first flew in 1957 and entered U.S. airline service in 1959. Its broad fuselage, high power, and short- to medium-range performance made it an important American turboprop transport. Structural changes developed after early whirl-mode flutter accidents restored the type's airworthiness, and converted Electras remain in specialized cargo and aerial-firefighting service.
- First Flight Year
- 1,957
- Manufacturer
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- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 23:38:08 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 23:38:08 UTC