153 (SLOUGH) SQUADRON AIR TRAINING CORPS

153 (Slough) Sqn ATC
Uxbridge road
Slough
Berks
SL2 5NZ

Tristar K1, KC1, KC2

 

Tristar

 

The Tristar is a conversion of a Lockheed airliner, some of the modifications include an in-flight refuelling probe. In the tanker role a CCTV system is fitted. In the transport role the Tristar can carry 250 people or 20 pallets.

Recognition features

  • Three engines: one in the tail and two in under wing pods
  • In flight refuelling probe
  • Windows along full length

Technical data

Wing span 50M
Length 50M
Crew 3
Maximum level speed 527kts (978km/h) at 30,000ft
Engine Three Rolls-Royce RB211 turbofans