The new aircraft was designated R7V-2, and first flew on 1 September 1954. The R7V-2 reached 412 mph (358 kn; 663 km/h) making it the fastest transport aircraft in the world at the time. The two R7V-2 aircraft were delivered to the Navy on 10 …

In 1962, 32 of the 50 R7V-1 aircraft in Naval service were transferred to the Air Force, being re-designated the C-121G. The remaining 18 in Naval service were redesignated C-121J. One C-121J was later used by the Blue Angels until it was replaced by a …

The aircraft was produced for both the United States Navy as the WV / R7V and U.S. Air Force as the C-121 for transport, electronics, and airborne early warning and control aircraft. Beginning in 1943, Lockheed planned stretched variants of the Constellation family.

Feb 5, 2021 · The Lockheed Model 1249 was a turboprop-powered Super Constellation flown by the Navy as the R7V-2 and the Air Force as the C-121F. The aircraft tested turboprop engines, and only four were made.

Jan 26, 2025 · The R7V-2/YC-121F was the ultimate variant of Lockheed’s Constellation series. It was normally operated by a flight crew of five, and could carry 106 passengers, or 24,210 pounds (10,981 kilograms) of cargo.

The new aircraft was designated R7V-2, and first flew on 1 September 1954. The R7V-2 reached 412 mph (663.05 km/h) making it the fastest transport aircraft in the world at the time. The two R7V-2 aircraft were delivered to the Navy on 10 September the same year. The second YC-121F in …

Delivered to the US Navy as an R7V-1, BUNO 131624 on 8 May1953. Assigned to Fleet Transport Squadron Seven or Eight (VR-7 or VR-8) at Hickam AFB, and then to same squadron at NAS Moffett, California in 1957.

Product Name: FS-R7V . Compatible Transmitters: FS-G7P( Adapts surface transmitters with ANT protocol) Compatible Models: Cars or boats . PWM Channels: 7 . RF: 2.4GHz ISM . Maximum Power: <20dBm (e.i.r.p.) （EU） Antenna: Single antenna . Distance: ≥ 300m (Ground distance without interference) 2.4G Protocol: ANT . Resolution: 4096

A history and photos of L1049B Super Constellation BuN 131644. Delivered USN as R7V-1 December 1953. Used in support of Operation Deep Freeze at South Pole. Crashed October 8, 1970 while attempting to land at McMurdo Station. Wreckage covered by snow.