Lockheed 42A Vega

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft metal
civil aviation
light aircraft
high-wing
gptkbp:built 1927
approximately 100
Golden Age of Aviation
gptkbp:cabinType open cabin
gptkbp:cockpit open cockpit
gptkbp:constructionMaterial metal
gptkbp:crew_size 1
gptkbp:design monoplane
gptkbp:engine 1
gptkbp:enginePower 300 hp
gptkbp:engineType radial engine
gptkbp:firstFlight 1927
used in early transcontinental flights
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 200 liters
gptkbp:headlights conventional tail
gptkbp:height 2.74 m
gptkbp:historical_significance first all-metal aircraft by Lockheed
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lockheed 42A Vega
gptkbp:impact significant in aviation history
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Lockheed_Sirius
aviation advancements of the 1920s
gptkbp:inspiration subsequent_Lockheed_aircraft
gptkbp:landing_gear tailwheel
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for modern aircraft design
gptkbp:length 8.23 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lockheed_Corporation
gptkbp:maximum_speed 200 km/h
gptkbp:notable_event participated in air races
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Service
gptkbp:operationalRole passenger transport
cargo transport
gptkbp:passenger_traffic 4
500 kg
gptkbp:productionYears 1927-1939
gptkbp:propulsion fixed-pitch propeller
gptkbp:range 1,600 km
gptkbp:retirementYear 1939
gptkbp:role transport aircraft
gptkbp:service_ceiling 4,500 m
gptkbp:serviceType various airlines
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Lockheed_Model_10_Electra
gptkbp:surface elevator and ailerons
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Lockheed_44_Vega
gptkbp:wingspan 11.58 m