Giving Airplane Facts • 3:10 min
The Lockheed L-188 Electra was once seen as the future of turboprop airliners—fast, efficient, and ahead of its time. However, early structural failures led to tragic crashes that nearly doomed its reputation. After major modifications, the Electra found new life in cargo transport and military service, with its legacy living on through the P-3 Orion.
Giving Airplane Facts is produced by VNAV Media. Giving Airplane Facts is a YouTube channel that provides short and informative videos about various aircraft and their history.