The L-1011 Tristar Changed Everything - Until It Didn’t
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It could land itself in zero visibility. It introduced technology that wouldn’t appear industry-wide for another two decades. And yet, the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar became one of aviation’s most spectacular failures. Born in a desperate race against Boeing’s 747 and McDonnell Douglas’s DC-10, the TriStar was Lockheed’s bid to reclaim its place in commercial aviation. Pilots adored its smooth handling and advanced automation. But a single fatal gamble, tying the jet’s future to Rolls-Royce’s troubled RB211 engine - set off a domino effect that changed everything. This is the story of how one of the most advanced jets of its era became a commercial catastrophe. Our official social accounts: 👉🏻 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planecuriousnews 👉🏻 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@planecuriousnews 👉🏻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planecurious
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