This is the first foreign-made engine chosen as the basic power plant for a major U.S.-built airliner, the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar, receiving its certification from the Federal Aviation Administration in 1973 for use on that three engine aircraft. In addition, it powered some models of the Boeing 747 transport. Created by Eric Long Date Created 10/13/2017 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Aviation; Commercial; Engines; Jets; Propulsion Rights and Restrictions CC0
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