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The Lockheed L-193 Global Jet Transport was a jet airliner design concept designed between 1949 and 1953 with a swept wing and engines mounted at the tail. An airliner version and tanker version were developed. The tanker version was declared the winner by the Air Force in preference to the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker in an early aerial refueling competition. Since the competing Boeing aircraft was ready to fly first examples that were ordered as an interim measure.

The Lockheed L-193 was a jet airliner design concept, designed between 1949 and 1953 with a swept wing and engines mounted at the tail.1
The Lockheed L-193 "Global Jet Transport" was a jet airliner design concept designed between 1949 and 1953 with a swept wing and engines mounted at the tail.2
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The Lockheed L-193 "Global Jet Transport" was a jet airliner design concept.4
proposed Lockheed L-193 airliner with tail mounted engines was declared the winner in 1955.5
The Lockheed L-193 \"Global Jet Transport\" was a jet airliner design concept designed between 1949 and 1953 with a swept wing and engines mounted at the tail. An airliner version and tanker version were developed.6
Cruise Speed Mph
600
Origin
United States
Gross Weight Lb
148000
Capacity
48
Eng 1 Lbf
12200
Number Built
Crew
5.0
Climb Rate Ftmin
5500
Height In
8
Manufacturer
Status
Max Speed Mph
618
Height Ft
36
Span Ft
104
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
1615
Length Ft
112
Prime Units
kts
Eng 1 Number
4
Length In
2
Range Note
500
Category

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