From The Archive: Lockheed Jetstar From Prototype, Test Phase And First Flight

December 10, 2021

Lockheed Jetstar Prototypes In Flight

Aviation Week Including Space Technology June 8, 1959.

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Lockheed Jetstar Enters Test Phase

Learn more about the Jetstar's test phase in this picture story published in Aviation Week Including Space Technology March 21, 1960.

Lockheed Refines Jetstar Design

The Jetstar underwent some design changes to reduce landing and takeoff distances, increase gross weight, improve ground handling characteristics and crew visibility. Learn more in the Aviation Week Including Space Technology issue July 6, 1959.

Lockheed Jetstar Production Models Take Shape

This picture story showcases images of the Jetstar taking shape in production, including assembling the fuselage. This was published in Aviation Week Including Space Technology on October 5, 1959. 

Lockheed Flies First Production Model Jetstar

Lockheed flies its first production Jetstar powered by four Pratt & Whitney JT12 turbojet engines. Read more about USAF's intentions for the aircraft in this picture story published in Aviation Week Including Space Technology published on September 5, 1960.

Cover Story: First Production Jetsar

The Lockheed Jetstar's first production model took to the skies and made it on to the cover of Aviation Week Including Space Technology published on September 5, 1960.

Aviation Week takes a look back in time at some of the first business aviation aircraft. Here we have a look at the design, prototype flying and design change stage of the iconic Lockheed Jetstar. 

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