C-121G SUPER CONSTELLATION N420NA

The MotoArt team discovered this C-121 at a salvage yard in 2022 and couldn’t believe their luck once they learned its history. Its career began in 1953 as BuNo 131642 when it was delivered to the U.S. Navy as an R7V-1. By 1959, it was one of 32 R7V-1s transferred to the USAF, reclassified as a C-121G, and registered S/N 54-4065. In 1963, it was loaned to NASA with another Super Connie, 54-4076, or NASA 421, as it became known. The two were used to calibrate ground-based tracking stations for the Mercury, Apollo, Gemini, and Agena space programs. After spending many years with NASA, N420NA was later used to test explosives before being sold by the DOD in 1978. 

The Lockheed Super Constellation, a four-engine, prop-driven airliner, was designed to fly long distances and was equipped with powerful engines and state-of-the-art avionics, making it one of the most technologically advanced airliners of its time. Airlines such as TWA and Pan Am found it well-suited for long-haul flights due to its fuel efficiency, capacity, and range. Passengers appreciated its spacious cabins and luxurious touches. It was adapted for military use to transport troops/cargo, surveillance, and search and rescue missions in the Korean War, Vietnam War, and throughout the Cold War years.

The Lockheed Super Constellation is one of our most requested aircraft, and MotoArt is honored to have such an esteemed plane join the PlaneTags fleet. Don’t miss adding this very limited edition to your PlaneTags collection today. 

C-121G SUPER CONSTELLATION-# N420NA

Characteristics:

• Manufacturer: Lockheed Corporation
• Tail # : N420NA
• Crew: 6 (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Navigator, Flight Engineer, Crew Chief, Flight Mechanic)
• Wing Span: 123 ft 0 in
• Length: 113 ft 7 in
• Height: 24 ft 9 in

Performance:

• Range: 4,480 nm 
• Cruise Speed: 264 kts
• Ceiling: 25,700 ft
• Empty weight: 79,697 lb
• Max Takeoff: 144,998 lb
• Rate of Climb: 1,100 ft / min
• Engine: 4x Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone