This Plane Could Even Land Itself_ Why Did The L-1011 Fail_

This Plane Could Even Land Itself: Why Did the L-1011 Fail? The first 150 people to click on this link will get a 2-month free trial with Skillshare: http://skl.sh/mustard

When it was released, the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was the most technologically advanced large-scale commercial aircraft of its time. This aircraft had made great strides in efficiency, comfort, and safety. 50 years ago, the L-1011 even had the ability to land itself at certain airports with weather conditions obstructing the view, when other aircraft like the Boeing 747 had to take detours. However, the L-1011 is the same aircraft that nearly bankrupted the company that designed it. Lockheed consequently incurred billions of dollars in losses on the L-1011 program and only sold half of the TriStars needed to recoup their outlay. The L-1011 program did not get off to a smooth start. Rolls-Royce was supposed to create a new and highly efficient engine, a three-stage turbojet for the Tristar. However, Rolls-Royce struggled with the engine development. It went bankrupt in the middle of developing the RB-211 turbojet. Delays and uncertainties thus arose around the development of the L-1011 Tristar. Another problem for the Lockheed L-1011 Tristar was that it had to separate itself from its rivals, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10. This aircraft was similar in many ways to the L-1011. McDonnell Douglas was a manufacturer with a proven track record in the civil aviation field. Lockheed, on the other hand, was a new player. The new Airbus company would also introduce the A300, an efficient two-engine aircraft that took some of the sales from the Lockheed L-1011 and McDonnell Douglas DC-10. Thanks for watching! Like, Comment and Subscribe!