64-88 seats • 340 mph
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The final development of the famous Constellation series of airliners was the Model 1649A, introduced by T. W.A. on 1 OJune 1952. At first it was called the Super Star Constellation (by Lockheed). T. W.A. called it the “Jetstream Starliner”, possibly to try to persuade passengers that this aircraft was as good as any of the jets that were about to enter service in 1958, or the long-range turboprop Bristol Britannia that was outpacing the piston-engined airliners in speed, comfort, and low noise level. But this name gave way to the Starliner, which fitted neatly with the names of the individual aircraft in T. W.A.’s fleet. It was a fine performer, able to cross the Atlantic from New York to Paris or London nonstop in both directions. It was the
Lockheed 1649Д Starliner (Model 1649A-98-20 except as noted)_____________________
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Engines Wright 998TC (3,400 hp) x 4 Length 116 feet
MGTOW 156,000-160,000 lb. Span 150 feet
Range 4,000 miles Height 25 feet
ultimate piston-engined airline flagship, and, as shown in the following pages, was roomy enough to offer several classes of service, and able to compete with Pan American’s first-class – only Stratocruisers.
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Fleet
No.
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Regn.
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MSN
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Date into Service
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Name
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Disposal and Remarsk
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316
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N7316C
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1018
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28 Jun 58
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Star of the Tigris
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Converted to freighter, Nov. 60. Sold to Alaska Airlines, 31 Dec 62
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317
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N7317C
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1019
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1 Jul 57
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Star of the Clyde
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Converted to freighter, Oct 60. Sold to California Airmotive, 11 Aug 67
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318
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N7318C
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1021
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30Jul57
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Star of the Arno
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Sold to Bush Aviation, 27 Dec 65
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319
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N7319C
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1022
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26 Jul57
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Star of the Loire
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Converted to freighter, Nov 60. Sold to Bush Aviation, 10 May 66.
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320
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N7320C
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1023
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27 Jul 57
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Star of the Avon
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Sold to Transatlantica (Argentina), 11 Aug 61. Reclaimed and sold to Bush Aviation, 15 Dec 65
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321
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N7321C
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1024
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2 Aug 57
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Star of the Euphrates
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Sold to Bush Aviation, 8 Oct 65
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322
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N7322C
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1025
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30 Jul 57
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Star of the Po
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Converted to freighter, Dec 60. Sold to California Airmotive, 29 Aug 67
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323
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N7323C
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1029
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16 Aug 57
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Star of the Aegean
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Converted to freighter, Apr 61. Sold to Bush Aviation, 9 Dec 65
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324
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N7324C
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1030
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24 Aug 57
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Star of the Danube
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Converted to freighter, Apr 61. Sold to Aero-Tech, 24 May 68
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325
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N7325C
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1035
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17 Sep 57
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Star of the Meuse
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Sold to Arizona Aircraft & Parts, 30 Sep 66
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326
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N8083H
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1038
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18 May 58
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Model-98-16. Built for
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, Sold to Alaska Airlines, 31 Dec 62
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327
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N8082H
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1037
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1 May 58
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Linee Aeree Italiane
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1 Sold to Bush Aviation, 26 Oct 65
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328
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N8084H
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1039
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4 May 58
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(L. AI.) but not deliv-
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329
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N8081H
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1026
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30Jun 58
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ered. Converted to freighters, Mar 61.
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1 Used as engine carrier Jun 62-Dec 66. Sold to California Airmotive, 6 Sep 67
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The names allocated to Fleet Nos. 310 onwards were not displayed on the aircraft.
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Fleet
No.
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Regn.
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MSN
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Date into Service
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Name
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Disposal and Remarks
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301
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N7301C
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1002
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8 Sep 57
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Star of Wyoming
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Model-98-11. Sold to Bush Aviation, 14 Oct 63
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302
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N7302C
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1003
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2 Jun 57
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Star of Utah
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Model-98-09. Sold to Bush Aviation, 21 Oct 65
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303
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N7303C
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1004
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1 Jun 57
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Star of Vermont
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Model-98-23. Scrapped 24 Sep 62
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304
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N7304C
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1005
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14Jun 57
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Star of Rhode Island
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Model-98-03. Sold to Bush Aviation, 28 Oct 65
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305
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N7305C
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1006
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1 Jun 57
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Star of Idaho
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Model-98-09. Sold to Transatlantica (Argentina) 12 Sep 60
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306
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N7306C
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1007
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1 Jun 57
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Star of Maryland
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Model-98-09. Temporarily named Spirit of St. Louis. Scrapped 26 Ap. 62
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307
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N7307C
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1008
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3 Jun 57
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Star of Montana
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Model-98-09. Sold to Transatlantica (Argentina) 3 Oct 60. Reclaimed by T. W.A. Nov 61. Sold to F. A.A.12 Feb 64
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308
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N7308C
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1009
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2 Jun 57
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Star of Oklahoma
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Model-98-22. Sold to Transatlantica. 30 Aug 61. Reclaimed Nov 61. Sold for scrap to Arizona Parts & Spares 30 Sep 66
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309
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N7309C
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1010
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3 Jun 57
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Star of Maine
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Model-98-22. Sold to Arizona Parts & Spars, 30 Sep 66
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310
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N7310C
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1012
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21 Dec 57
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Star of Kansas
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Model-98-22. Sold to Delta Aircraft & Equipment 29 Apr 64
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311
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N7311C
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1013
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4 Jun 57
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Star of the Ebro
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Converted to freighter, Oct 60. Sold to California Airmotive, 20 Sep 67
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312
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N7312C
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1014
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17 Jun 57
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Star of the Elbe
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Sold to Arizona Aircraft 8, Parts, 30 Sep 66
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313
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N7313C
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1015
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1 Jun 57
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Star of the Severn
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Crashed at Milan, Italy, 26 Jun 59
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314
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N7314C
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1016
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1 Jul 57
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Star of the Shannon
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Sold to Moral Rearmament Corp. 10 Dec 65
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315
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N7315C
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1017
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27 Jun 57
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Star of the Tagus
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Converted to freighter, Dec 60. Sold to California Airmotive, 22 Aug 67
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This early Model 049 in 1945, carried the words Trans World Airline.
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The Model 1049’s fuselage was lengthened, to become the Super Constellation.
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This Model 1049G "Super G" at Kansas City in lwa. It Has been restorea by the Save A Connie group of devotees, (courtesy Pete Barrett)
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Ultimate development was the Model 1649, Starliner called the “Jetstream Startiner” by T. W.A.
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This Model 749A (N6019C Star of Minnesota,) at Taif, Saudi Arabia (where T. W.A. was advising the national airline) on the high desert sand, (courtesy Stephen Geronimo)
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