JetStar | |
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General information | |
Type | Transport |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Lockheed Corporation |
Status | In service |
Primary users | United States Air Force (historical) |
Number built | 202[1] |
History | |
Manufactured | 1961–1980[1] |
Introduction date | 1961 |
First flight | 4 September 1957 |
Retired | United States Air Force 1990s |
The Lockheed JetStar (company designations L-329 and L-1329; designated C-140 in US military service) is a business jet produced from the early 1960s to the 1970s. The JetStar was the first dedicated business jet to enter service, as well as the only such airplane built by Lockheed. It was also one of the largest aircraft in the class for many years, seating ten plus two crew. It is distinguishable from other small jets by its four engines, mounted on the rear of the fuselage, and the "slipper"-style fuel tanks fixed to the wings.