Heller Super Constellation TWA Airliner

Product Description

The L-1049 Super Constellation was developed from the L-749 Constellation and introduced in 1950. The conversion of the L-749 was the largest extension ever made on a propeller aircraft. By adding fuselage sections, the length has been increased by 5.59 m. Other important changes included the general reinforcement of the airframe, rectangular windows, larger tanks and the use of new engines. The first L-1049 was commissioned by Eastern on December 15, 1951. The largest “Super Connie” fleets had TWA and Eastern Air Lines.