Lockheed Model 10 Electra
Technical Information
Background
The Electra was Lockheed's first all-metal and twin-engine design by Hall Hibbard. The prototype made its first flight on 23 February, 1934 with Marshall Headle at the controls.
On July 2, 1937, aviatrix Amelia Earhart disappeared in a highly-modified Model 10E Electra 1055 registration NR16020 during her attempt to fly around the world. Prior to the war, Guinea Airways in New Guinea and in Australia with MacRobertson Miller Airlines (MMA) operated Electras in New Guinea.
During World War II, the Electra was designated C-36 for the Lockheed Model 10 Electra and C-40 for the Lockheed Model 12 Electra Junior. During January 1943 redesignated as the UC-36B and UC-40 respectively.
Production
Lockheed built a total of 149 Electras
The Electra was produced in several variants, for both civilian and military customers.
Technical Details (Model 10A)
Crew Two
Engine 2 x Pratt & Whitney R-985-13, 450 hp (340 kW)
Span 55'
Length 38' 7"
Height 10' 1"
Maximum Speed 202 mph
Range 713 miles
Capaicity 10 passengers
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