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Part of the Pima Air & Space Museum collection.
Aircraft Data
With the cockpit, wings, tail and main undercarriage of the Boeing 377 and the nose gear from the Boeing 707 mated to a purpose built fuselage the aircraft was designed specifically for the transporting of out-sized loads.Four Super Guppies were used by Airbus Industrie to transport aeroplane parts from various production facilities to the final assembly plant in Toulouse. Only one Super Guppy remains in service flown by NASA.
| Country of origin | First flight | No. built | No. in service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1965 | 5 | 1 | 4 | n/a |
Power
4 x Allison 501-D/T56 (3750 - 4950 shp) turboprop engines.
Dimensions
| Length | 143 ft. 10 in. |
|---|---|
| Wing Span | 156 ft. 3 in. |
| Height | 46 ft. 3 in. |
| Empty Weight | 101,500 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 170,000 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 270 kts |
|---|---|
| Cruise Speed | 252 kts |
| Ceiling | 32,000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 1,600nm |
| Max Range | 1,734nm |
Updated 1st April 2009
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