Lockheed Constellation: Lockheed’s Most Successful Passenger Airliner
The Lockheed Constellation was Lockheed's most successful passenger airliner. When the "Connie" as it was nicknamed, was introduced, it was among the largest aircraft of its time.
It was also one of Lockheed's most successful aircraft, being the most successful commercial aircraft. Due to this, the original Constellation inspired an entire family, some of whom are still flying today!
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Pre-Constellation
Before the Lockheed Constellation was introduced, most airliners were incredibly slow and could only transport around 10 people at a time. The leading airliners at the time were the Boeing 247 and Lockheed Model 10 Electra.
Due to this, airlines found it incredibly difficult to stay profitable, without governmen...