Lockheed L-1011 TriStar vs Airbus A300
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar is faster: 964 km/h against 833 km/h for the Airbus A300. The Airbus A300 flies further: 7,540 km against 4,963 km for the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar. The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar has the wider wingspan: 47.3 m against 44.8 m for the Airbus A300. The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar is heavier at takeoff: 195 tonnes against 172 tonnes for the Airbus A300. The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar first flew in 1970, 2 years before the Airbus A300 (1972).
| Lockheed L-1011 TriStar | Airbus A300 |
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| Top speed | 964 km/h (599 mph) | 833 km/h (518 mph) |
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| Range | 4,963 km (3,084 miles) | 7,540 km (4,685 miles) |
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| Length | 54.2 m (178 ft) | 54.1 m (177 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 47.3 m (155 ft) | 44.8 m (147 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 195 t (429,897 lb) | 172 t (378,530 lb) |
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| First flight | 1970 | 1972 |
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| Crew and capacity | 3 crew, 256 to 400 seats | 2 crew, 247 to 266 seats |
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| Engines | 3 × RB211 turbofan | 2 × turbofan |
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| Built by | Lockheed | Airbus |
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| Country | USA | Europe |
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