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Last of the civil Constellation-derived airliners was the L-1649A Starliner, with a completely new wing of increased span and with far greater fuel capacity, providing a range considerably in excess of any of its predecessors.
| MODEL | L-1649 Starliner |
| PASSENGERS | 80-102 |
| ENGINE | 4 x 3400hp Wright R-3350-988TC-18EA-2 Turbo Compound |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 72575 kg | 160001 lb |
| Empty weight | 38674 kg | 85262 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 45.72 m | 150 ft 0 in |
| Length | 37.85 m | 124 ft 2 in |
| Height | 7.82 m | 25 ft 8 in |
| Wing area | 171.90 m2 | 1850.31 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Cruise speed | 620 km/h | 385 mph |
| Ceiling | 7620 m | 25000 ft |
| Range | 8710 km | 5412 miles |
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