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Lockheed Martin L-1011 TriStar

The Lockheed Martin L-1011 TriStar is a long-range, wide-body commercial airliner developed in the 1960s for passenger travel. Designed with advanced aerodynamics and a triple-engine configuration for safety and efficiency, it was used mainly by airlines for international flights. Its distinctive features include an elegant fuselage, advanced avionics, and wing design that improved fuel efficiency. Although it was eventually replaced by newer aircraft, the TriStar was valued for its reliability and comfort, representing a significant technological achievement in commercial aviation during its era.