Tukwila near Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Super Constellation
Lockheed Model 1049G
| | 1954 | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 23, 2025
1. Super Constellation Marker
The "Super G" was the most successful version of the Lockheed Super Constellation and one of the last great piston-engine airliners. Soon after the plane's introduction, it became clear that airlines would invest in new jet aircraft.
For long-range operations, the Super G could be fitted with extra wingtip tanks to increase the fuel capacity over that of the original "Connie" models by more than two-thirds. The first flight of the G-model Super Constellation was on December 7, 1954, and it was introduced into commercial service by Northwest Orient Airlines on July 1, 1955. The Super G was a popular choice among the airlines with 42 flown by U.S. carriers and 59 by foreign airlines.
The Museum's Connie was delivered to Trans-Canada Airlines (TCA) in 1954 as a Model 1049C. TCA eventually upgraded it to 1049G status and flew it until 1963. After a career flying passengers and later cargo, the aircraft was converted into a cocktail lounge and lunch delicatessen for a short time in Toronto, Canada. The plane was dismantled and trucked to Seattle in 2009.
Specifications:
Source: Renι J. Francillon, Lockheed Aircraft Since 1913, Naval Institute Press, 1987.
Span · 123 ft 5 in (37.62 m)
Length · 113 ft 7 in (34.62 m)
Height · 24 ft 9 in (7.54 m)
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Weight, Loaded · 137,500 lbs (62,369 kg)
Weight, Empty · 73,016 lbs (33,120 kg)
Power Plants · Four Wright Cyclone R-3350-972TC-18DA-3 turbo-compound, 3,400 hp (2,535 kW) radial engines.
Performance:
Top Speed · 370 mph (595 km/h) at 20,000 ft (6,100 m)
Cruising Speed · 305 mph (491 km/h) at 20,000 ft (6,100 m)
Range · 4,140 mi (6,660 km)
Ceiling · 22,300 ft (6,795 m)
Accommodation · 3 flight crew, 2 cabin crew, and 47-106 passengers.
Serial Number · 4544
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.
Location. 47° 31.12′ N, 122° 17.749′ W. Marker is near Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Tukwila. It can be reached from the intersection of East Marginal Way South and South 96th Place. Located at The Museum of Flight entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9404 E Marginal Wy S, Seattle WA 98108, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Washington’s Puget Sound Region. It is also on the American Pacific Coast, in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, in the Cascade Range, in the Inside Passage, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Red Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Future Is On the Wing (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Boeing B-52G Stratofortress
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 23, 2025
2. Super Constellation and Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 23, 2025
3. Super Constellation and Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 23, 2025
4. Lockheed Super Constellation
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 23, 2025
5. Lockheed Super Constellation
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 31, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
