The Lockheed Constellation (" Connie ") is a propeller-driven, four-engined airliner built by Lockheed Corporation starting in 1943.

In the years to come, the plane would be named the Constellation—Connie for short—and be flown by airlines around the world, as well as the U.S. military over the ensuing three decades. …

Jul 14, 2023 · The Lockheed Constellation is one such aircraft that revolutionized air travel and initiated today's high-altitude passenger transport. This aircraft was groundbreaking in so …

Designed specifically for Transcontinental and Western Airlines (TWA) in 1939, the Lockheed Model 49 "Constellation" (formerly "Excalibur A") was first flown in 1943 and almost …

Sep 21, 2025 · Before the likes of the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 caught the attention of passengers, the Lockheed Constellation was an airliner that many people dreamed of boarding.

At the instigation of Howard Hughes in 1939, Lockheed developed the graceful and powerful Constellation: a pressurized aircraft with nonstop transcontinental capability.

Jul 11, 2025 · The Lockheed Constellation has achieved iconic status in media and pop culture, appearing in numerous films, literature, and historical accounts. Its distinctive design and …

Jan 22, 2025 · Lockheed began working on the Constellation in 1939 to meet a Transcontinental & Western Airlines requirement for a pressurised airliner capable of operating coast-to-coast …

The Lockheed L-649 Constellation was the first real civilian version of the Lockheed Constellation line, as the Lockheed L-049 Constellation was a simple redesign from the military Lockheed C …

Aug 9, 2025 · The Lockheed Constellation, affectionately known as the “Connie,” is one of the most iconic aircraft of the golden age of aviation. With its triple-tail design, curvaceous …