AFJROTC Commercial and General Aviation Take Off Practice Exam

What did the Lockheed Constellation initially start out as?

1. C-130

2. C-69

3. DC-4

4. B-29

The correct answer is: C-69

The Lockheed Constellation initially started out as the C-69, which was a military version designed for the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. The C-69 was developed based on the design of the Lockheed L-049 Constellation, aimed at creating a long-range transport aircraft that could carry large numbers of troops or cargo across great distances. This design featured a distinctive triple-tail and was notable for its advanced engineering for the time, including pressurized cabins and a modern aerodynamic profile, setting the stage for future developments in commercial and military aviation. The work on the C-69 ultimately led to the establishment of the Constellation family of aircraft, which found significant success in commercial air travel post-war.