description Lockheed L-1011 TriStar Overview
The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar is an American medium-to-long-range wide-body trijet airliner that entered commercial service in 1972. Recognizable by its distinctive S-duct intake located in the tail for its third engine, the aircraft was heavily engineered with advanced technologies for its era. It featured an innovative direct lift control system and a highly capable autoland system that allowed the aircraft to land automatically in severe weather conditions with zero visibility. Despite its technical sophistication and popularity with passengers, production ended in 1983 after commercial difficulties.
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What makes the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar distinctive?
The L-1011 TriStar is recognizable by its third engine, which receives air through an S-duct intake in the tail. It is an American wide-body trijet built for medium- to long-range passenger routes.
When did the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar enter commercial service?
The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar entered commercial service in 1972. It competed in the wide-body trijet market alongside aircraft such as the McDonnell Douglas DC-10.
Was the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar a wide-body aircraft?
Yes, the L-1011 TriStar was a wide-body airliner with three engines. Its large cabin was intended for medium- and long-range operations.
Who built the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar?
The aircraft was developed and produced by the American company Lockheed. It became one of the major wide-body trijets of the 1970s, alongside the DC-10.
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