Lockheed C-69 Constellation
The Lockheed C-69 Constellation was a four-engined, propeller-driven military transport aircraft developed during World War II. It was co-developed with the Lockheed Constellation airliner.
| C-69 Constellation | |
|---|---|
| A C-69 Constellation in flight | |
| Role | Transport |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| Designer | Kelly Johnson |
| First flight | January 9, 1943 |
| Introduction | July 28, 1943 |
| Retired | 1945 (except C-69C) |
| Status | Retired |
| Primary user | United States Army Air Forces |
| Produced | 1942–1945 |
| Number built | 22 |
| Variants | L-049 Constellation |
It first flew in 1943, and production of the 22 constructed was shared between the United States Army Air Forces (15) and commercial carriers. Most of the C-69 aircraft built were later converted into civilian airliners under the designation Lockheed L-049 Constellation.
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