Aircraft Type
Lockheed L-1011 TriStar “TriStar”
The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was a groundbreaking wide-body trijet airliner that competed with the DC-10 in the 1970s and 1980s, known for its advanced technology and sophisticated design for its time.
IATAL10ICAOL101ManufacturerLockheedScore4.40/10StatusIn Production
Pioneering advanced avionics and being the first wide-body airliner with an automated landing system, making it a technological marvel of its era
The L-1011 was the only wide-body airliner developed by Lockheed for commercial passenger service, and despite its advanced technology, it was a commercial disappointment that ultimately led Lockheed to exit the commercial aircraft market
Cabin Environment
How the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
54.4 m
Length
47.3 m
Wingspan
16.9 m
Height
Performance
6,850 km
Range
907 km/h
Cruise Speed
3× Rolls-Royce RB211
Engines
How It Compares
vs. McDonnell Douglas DC-10
✓Potentially more advanced cabin environment with precise cabin pressure and humidity control
✗Less widespread adoption and potentially lower production numbers
vs. Boeing 747
✓Potentially more efficient cabin pressure management
✗Smaller overall passenger capacity compared to the 747
vs. Airbus A300
✓Specific cabin comfort features like consistent 8000 ft pressure altitude
✗Potentially less fuel efficiency compared to later generation wide-body aircraft