General Aviation
Lockheed Vega 5c
Manufacturer: LOCKHEED
The Lockheed Vega is an American high‑wing monoplane airliner introduced in 1927. It could seat five to seven passengers and was prized for its speed and range, making it a favorite of record‑breaking pilots such as Amelia Earhart and Wiley Post.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- lockheed-vega-5c
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 4
- Example Registration
- N105W
Specifications
- Wingspan
- 12 m / 41 ft
- Length
- 8.38 m / 27 ft
- Height
- 2.59 m / 8 ft
- Max Speed
- 298 km/h / 185 mph
- Cruise Speed
- 266 km/h / 165 mph
- Range
- 1167 km / 630 nmi
- Ceiling
- 5800 m / 19000 ft
- First Flight
- 1927-07-04
- Total Built
- 132
Variants
- VEGA 5C- 4 registrations - Example N105W