The Lockheed Constellation is a propeller driven airliner, recognizable by its triple tail and dolphin shaped fuselage, produced from 1943 into the 1950s. Used by both the military and major airlines, it was among the fastest and most advanced piston engine airliners of its era and served on prestigious long distance passenger routes.
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SignificanceThe first civil airliner family to enter widespread commercial use with a pressurized cabin, helping establish affordable and comfortable air travel. 1 Manufacturer or Builder Connections
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1. Wikipedia: Lockheed Constellation
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The Constellation series was the first civil airliner family to enter widespread use equipped with a pressurized cabin.
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