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Lockheed C-141B 'Starlifter'

Description
Notes: Stretched C-141A with 23 feet added to fuselage, improved wings, and aerial refuel capability.
  Manufacturer:Lockheed
  Base model:C-141
  Designation:C-141
  Version:B
  Nickname:Starlifter
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport

Specifications
  Length: 168' 3.5" 51.2 m
  Height:39' 3" 11.9 m
  Wingspan: 159' 11" 48.7 m
  Wingarea: 3,228.0 sq ft 299.8 sq m
  Empty Weight: 148,120 lb 67,174 kg
  Max Weight: 343,000 lb155,555 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-7
  Thrust (each):21,000 lb 9,523 kg

Performance
  Range: 6,390 miles 10,289 km
  Cruise Speed: 495 mph 797 km/h 430 kt
  Max Speed: 566 mph 911 km/h 492 kt
  Climb: 2,920 ft/min 889 m/min
  Ceiling: 41,600 ft 12,679 m

Examples of this type may be found at
MuseumCityState
Air Mobility Command MuseumDover AFBDelaware
Charleston AFB Air ParkCharleston AFBSouth Caroli
Museum of AviationWarner Robins AFBGeorgia
Scott AFBScott AFBIllinois
Travis Air Force MuseumTravis AFBCalifornia

C-141B on display

Air Mobility Command Museum

Charleston AFB Air Park

Museum of Aviation
  


 

Recent comments by our visitors
 Warbird
 Winston Salem, NC
Best jet ever!!! I worked them at Norton and Charleston for 15 years. Worked them while on Spec Ops at Charleston.
04/27/2008 @ 16:19 [ref: 20735]
 Ventura Franco
 Santa Maria California, CA
I had the honor of being a member of the 602nd MASS ( Fastest Enroute Maintenance in the World) at Elmendorf AFB Alaska,from 1967 thru 1969 We turned the 141 block in to block out in 12 minutes flat with all the services required...Any of you guys out there rememeber?????
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02/28/2008 @ 14:23 [ref: 19804]
 Ray Hansen
 St. Charles, IL
Home base was Travis AFB, 1966-70 in the 602 OMS. Northern CA was a great place for a motorcycle in those days! Eventually became crew cheif of bird #60241. Hi to any of the old gang that logs on.
01/29/2008 @ 15:59 [ref: 19461]
 JOE RUNION
 , FL
IM FROM THE OLD 602 OMS (MAC)AT TRAVIS AFB.FROM 1973-1975 I ALSO WORKED ON THE NASA 141.THE DOCK WAS RIGHT NEXT TO THE SAC 135S REPAIR DOCKS . THEM BOYS WERE LOUD WHEN THEY TOOK OFF.IM TRYING TO FIND OUT IF ANY OF OUR PLANES SHIPPED OR SPRAYED AGENT ORANGE.IN VEITNAM AT THAT TIME I NEED HELP IN FINDING OUT FOR MY VA.BECAUSE IM STARTING TO HAVE SOME DOUBTS ABOUT SOME THINGS ,(ALSO DOES ANY ONE KNOW ABOUT THE RANCH HAND PROJECT?)SO NAMED FOR THE SPRAYING OF AGENT ORANGE.I DOUBT IF THEY DECOTAMANATEDE VERY GOOD AT THAT TIME THANKS FELLOW VET AND GOD BLESS
11/19/2007 @ 08:49 [ref: 18589]
 Jose A oJEDA-cABALLERO
 Mary Esther, FL
I was a crew chief 64-653 Norton AFB Cal from 1975 I was station at norton from 1974 to 1986 i was in the flt line A4 A14 A7 also i work C141 docks and 780 my nick name is OJ I love the 141 thanks for the best cargo airplane il misit love to all that maintain this ac and also he to all from Norton bless you all
11/13/2007 @ 10:56 [ref: 18525]
 Mark Hoaglund
 Neenah, WI
I spent 4 of the most memorable years of my life at Charleston working the C141A and B aircraft. 1977 through 1981. 437th FMS in the structural repair shop. Floyd Garner, Roland Stone, Mike Berger, my first roomate in the FMS barracks, John Young, Debbie Hardin later Debbie Plocki, shop chiefs sgts. Robert Gotterba, Terry Leet. I would not be where I am today without the start I got there. Been working for Gulfstream Aerospace for 25 + years now. Guys from the engine shop like, Chuck Martin, JT, Joe Hart, Scott Pellerin, Jimmy Kline.OMS Jim & Jeri Holt, Elmer Solko (Smokey).Great times hey guys. Remember Hurricane David. I'll never forget you guys. Charleston was and still is the greatest city in the south. Been back there twice since I left and it's still the same. Maybe one day we can all get together. email me if you read this. I'd love to hear from any one of you.
10/02/2007 @ 16:14 [ref: 18080]
 Ken Janicki
 Hanahan, SC
Hi everyone who had a part in maintenance of the C-141B Starlifter at Charleston AFB and elsewhere. I was a crew cheif on the A/C from 1979 to 1982 and worked out of alpha branch grave shift. Hello to my freinds John Donaldson, Mike Securo and Larry Cogar. Hello also to Ed Roberts, Dave King, Bill Moore, June Knight and Bob Hood. Hello to Allen Chambers who was a great supervisor to me. Hello to Dusty Rhodes, my trainer who welcomed me to CAFB. Anyone who knew these guys please add your thoughts. To all my fellow airmen who resided at barracks 473 on base write a few lines
please. Anyone who remembers SMS.Aslandis and had to see him for the wrong reasons share your memories of command section. Hello to Ilene Kingsley,and Gene Longo the serious practical joker/freind. Thanks to all your service and the good times we shared. God Bless all U.S. Military!
08/08/2007 @ 15:43 [ref: 17525]
 Kraig Bernard
 , OH
I was a crew chief on C-141B from 1984 - 1991 at Travis AFB Ca. Also worked on the NASA Kuiper Airborne Observatory A model in the ISO Docks. Is anybody out there from the old 602 OMS?
07/13/2007 @ 06:19 [ref: 17078]
 E. Ace Acevedo
 , GA
Best damn plane I ever jumped out of..US Army retired, now I work for Lockheed Martin
06/13/2007 @ 07:38 [ref: 16818]
 E. Ace Acevedo
 , GA
Best damn plane I ever jumped out of..US Army retired, now I work for Lockheed Martin
06/13/2007 @ 07:38 [ref: 16817]

 

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