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How Many Lockheed F-104 Starfighters Were Built?

How Many Lockheed F-104 Starfighters Were Built?

Discover the verified production total and how NATO exports shaped this Cold War fighter’s legacy.

Antonio Di Trapani 7 months ago
When Lightning Strikes: How The Lockheed P-38 Proved Its Versatility In Combat

When Lightning Strikes: How The Lockheed P-38 Proved Its Versatility In Combat

Discover the origins and the major variants that made the Lightning a legend.

Antonio Di Trapani 7 months ago
Why The C-5 Galaxy Has Such A Unique Sound

Why The C-5 Galaxy Has Such A Unique Sound

Unraveling the story behind the C-5 Galaxy's unforgettable acoustic signature.

Antonio Di Trapani 8 months ago
How Popular Were Lockheed Commercial Aircraft Compared To Boeing?

How Popular Were Lockheed Commercial Aircraft Compared To Boeing?

The story behind how Lockheed helped shut Boeing out of the commercial market, only for Boeing to recover, and what happ...

Daniel S Osipov 10 months ago
This Is How Powerful The Lockheed Constellation Was

This Is How Powerful The Lockheed Constellation Was

Discover how the Lockheed Constellation used its powerful engines, elegant design and tech evolution to dominate piston-...

Victoria Agronsky 10 months ago
Lockheed Vs. McDonnell Douglas: Which Commercial Aircraft Manufacturer Was More Popular?

Lockheed Vs. McDonnell Douglas: Which Commercial Aircraft Manufacturer Was More Popular?

The two manufacturers built some of the most iconic passenger aircraft of the 20th century.

Steven Walker 10 months ago
Is The Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy Bigger Than The Boeing 747?

Is The Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy Bigger Than The Boeing 747?

Comparing the two largest American aircraft ever built.

Daniel S Osipov 11 months ago
This Is The Oldest Lockheed Commercial Aircraft Still Flying

This Is The Oldest Lockheed Commercial Aircraft Still Flying

From the TriStar Stargazer to Buffalo’s Electras and Australia’s Connie — meet the oldest Lockheed commercial aircraft s...

Victoria Agronsky 11 months ago
Why Did Lockheed Martin Build The C-5 Galaxy With A T-Tail?

Why Did Lockheed Martin Build The C-5 Galaxy With A T-Tail?

A look at one of the most striking design elements of the Air Force's largest aircraft.

Daniel S Osipov 1 year ago
Why In The World Did The Lockheed L-1011 Fail?

Why In The World Did The Lockheed L-1011 Fail?

Lockheed only delivered 250 L-1011 TriStars to airlines.

Justin Foster 1 year ago
How Many F-35s Does Lockheed Produce Annually?

How Many F-35s Does Lockheed Produce Annually?

Since its debut into active service, it has been in incredibly high demand by the Air Force, Navy, and Marines, as well ...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
Lufthansa's Lockheed Super Star Gets Its Wings

Lufthansa's Lockheed Super Star Gets Its Wings

A nostalgic journey awaits as Lufthansa's iconic aircraft nears completion.

Tatenda Karuwa 1 year ago
The Last Commercial Lockheed Aircraft In America Still Airworthy

The Last Commercial Lockheed Aircraft In America Still Airworthy

The final airworthy Lockheed TriStar serves Northrop Grumman as a flying mothership launching rockets into orbit.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
How Many Lockheed C-5 Galaxy Aircraft Were Built?

How Many Lockheed C-5 Galaxy Aircraft Were Built?

A total of 131 C-5 Galaxies were built, while Boeing's losing design went on to be the 747 and accumulated over 1,500 sa...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Lufthansa Lockheed L-1649A Super Star Restored To Former Glory For Airline's 100th Anniversary

Lufthansa Lockheed L-1649A Super Star Restored To Former Glory For Airline's 100th Anniversary

In its flying days, the aircraft was primarily deployed on transatlantic routes.

Jake Hardiman 1 year ago
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird: Inside The Fastest Aircraft Ever Built

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird: Inside The Fastest Aircraft Ever Built

The SR-71 Blackbird was restrictive and challenging to fly, and its pilots loved it.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
The Aircraft Replacing The Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady

The Aircraft Replacing The Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady

As the U-2 Dragon Lady's retirement nears, its roles are being taken over by various stealth drones, satellites, and oth...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Which Country Has The Most Superior Military Transports In The World?

Which Country Has The Most Superior Military Transports In The World?

Of all the world's air forces, which one has the best cargo haulers?

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
How Many P-38 Lightnings Are Left?

How Many P-38 Lightnings Are Left?

A few dozen P-38s remain around the world. Around ten are airworthy, most of which are in the United States.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
The 2 Remaining Lockheed L-188 Electra Aircraft Operators

The 2 Remaining Lockheed L-188 Electra Aircraft Operators

A limited number of L-188s continue to operate in Canada as firefighting aircraft.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago