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Lockheed C-141A Starlifter first aircraft 61-2775

Serial 61-2775 was the first C-141 built and the aircraft that made the Starlifter family's maiden flight on December 17, 1963. It spent its career in flight-test and special research roles before preservation, making it a historically significant airframe rather than a representative fleet tail number.

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First C-141AC-141 61-2775JC-141A / NC-141A 61-2775
Name
Lockheed C-141A Starlifter first aircraft 61-2775
Status
retired

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Description
Serial 61-2775 was the first C-141 built and the aircraft that made the Starlifter family's maiden flight on December 17, 1963. It spent its career in flight-test and special research roles before preservation, making it a historically significant airframe rather than a representative fleet tail number.
First Flight Date
1963-12-17
Manufacturer
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
August 1, 2026 at 10:26:58 UTC
Updated Time
August 1, 2026 at 10:26:58 UTC

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Serial Number
61-2775
Vehicle Code
61-2775