A300B4 vs L-1011 TriStar
The L-1011 TriStar typically seats about 5 more passengers, while the A300B4 flies about 375 km further. The L-1011 TriStar flew first, 4 years earlier.
A300B4 · 53.6 m
L-1011 TriStar · 54.2 m
| Airbus A300B4 | Lockheed L-1011 TriStar | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Airbus | Lockheed |
| First flight | 1974 | 1970 |
| Typical seats | 251 | 256 |
| Range | 5,375 km | 5,000 km |
| Length | 53.6 m | 54.2 m |
| Engines | 2 × jet | 3 × jet |
| Body | Wide-body | Wide-body |
● marks the higher figure. Bigger isn’t always better: airlines pick the size that fits the route.
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