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1. L-1011 TRISTAR Luxury Trijet Airliner
The advanced technology L-1011 TriStar wide-bodied commercial
passenger jet transport began service with U.S. airlines in
1972, foreign carriers in 1973. Featuring a cabin 19 ft. across,
the TriStar seats from 250 to 400 passengers, combining new
standards of luxury with operational advantages that meet
airline needs in an increasingly prominent portion of the world
air travel market. Its three advanced, three-shaft Rolls-Royce
RB.211 engines each develop 42,000 lbs. thrust and fly the
TriStar at more than 600 mph. Their design sharply reduces noise
- TriStar was pronounced the quietest of the new wide-bodied
jetliners" at its FAA certification award ceremony - and it
provides virtually smokeless operation. Featuring a highly
advanced, automatic flight system, the basic TriStar design
assures economical performance on routes ranging from
high-density 300-mile flights to nonstop routes of 3200 nautical
miles. The TriStar family also includes other versions offering
increased takeoff weights, greater fuel capacity, and the higher
thrust RB.21 1-524 engine. TriStar wingspan is 155 ft., length
179 ft., and tail is 55 ft. high. |
