This legendary EC-121 was delivered to USAF November 1955 as RC-121D 53-555 It was later redesignated EC-121D September 1963 CN: 4370, 53-555 Engines: 4x Wright R-3350s radial pistons - 3,400 horsepower each Crew: Varied, but usually 17 Maximum speed: 290 mph Cruising speed: 240 mph Range: 4,000 miles Ceiling: 18,000 feet Span: 126 feet 2 inches Length: 116 feet 2 inches Height: 27 feet Weight: 145,000 pounds
This legendary EC-121 was delivered to USAF November 1955 as RC-121D 53-555 It was later redesignated EC-121D September 1963 CN: 4370, 53-555 Engines: 4x Wright R-3350s radial pistons - 3,400 horsepower each Crew: Varied, but usually 17 Maximum speed: 290 mph Cruising speed: 240 mph Range: 4,000 miles Ceiling: 18,000 feet Span: 126 feet 2 inches Length: 116 feet 2 inches Height: 27 feet Weight: 145,000 pounds