The Lockheed Constellation is perhaps one of the most elegant airliners to have ever flown. The Constellation was a very good airliner. To ensure that they stayed in front of the competition, Lockheed continued development of the Constellation, resulting in the Model 1049 or more commonly known as the Super Constellation. The Super Constellation had a stretched fuselage allowing for it to be able to carry more passengers or cargo further and was powered by new engines in the Wright R-3350 Turbo Compound engines to enable it to carry the increased weights. The Super Constellation would prove to be quite a popular airliner being utilized by airlines around the world. It was also progressively upgraded and updated, resulting in a variety of models being produced. With the United States military, it also saw significant service in a range of roles. The main roles employed in whereas an airborne early warning aircraft and transport aircraft, and throughout the Vietnam War they were deployed to Asia to assist in operations. However, after a long career, by the 1960s the advent of the jet engine and jet airliners meant that the Super Constellation was being overtaken and as a result was removed from frontline airliner use. Still though it would soldier on in secondary roles right into the 70s and even into the 80s. The Super Constellation was the last and perhaps the very best of piston engine airliners.


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