NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
The Lockheed EC-121 Warning Star is basically a Lockheed Super Constellation airliner modified for early warning duties. The domes above and beneath the fuselage house a total of 12,000 lbs. of electronics.
The U.S.A.F. awarded Lockheed a contract to build the EC-121 aircraft in 1951.
In 1953 EC-121 aircraft were first deployed with the Air Defense Command. They patrolled the coastal areas of the United States in conjunction with the DEW (Distance Early Warning) Line.
During the Vietnam War EC-121 aircraft guided aircraft to downed pilots, directed aircraft to refueling planes, and guided U.S. interceptor aircraft.
On Oct. 24, 1967, while patrolling above the Tonkin Gulf, an EC-121 serial number 53-555, "Triple Nickel" directed an American F-4 Phantom by radar to intercept a MiG-21.
This was a first victory ever of one aircraft over another made possible with the guidance of a flying, radar equipped airplane. The "Triple Nickel" aircraft was retired to the USAF Museum, Dayton, Ohio in 1971.
A total of 232 EC-121 aircraft were manufactured. They were retired from duty in 1978.
In the picture above is the nice looking rc C-121 Super Constellation for sale by RC International. Wing span is 73" and length is 46". It is propelled by four Speed 400 size motors.
The three pictures below are of the spectacular rc C-121 Super Constellation built by Carl Bachhuber. It has a 15 foot wing span and a length of over 11 feet. Carl uses four Fuji BT-32 engines for power.
Carl tells us that take off distance for his rc airplane is in around 150 feet. It flies straight and true. The engines have good power for fast flying. Even in strong cross winds, it takes off and lands with little trouble.
If you know of a scale model Lockheed C-121 Super Constellation rc airplane for sale, or if you have built one, please email us about it.
Lockheed EC-121 Super Constellation
