Boeing 377-10-34 Stratocruiser · N31230 · United Air Lines

Boeing 377-10-34 Stratocruiser illustration in United Air Lines livery Illustrative image; it may differ from the actual aircraft.

Boeing 377-10-34 Stratocruiser

B377-15970Written off
RegistrationUSN31230
OperatorUnited Air Lines
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Boeing 377-10-34 Stratocruiser. Operated for United Air Lines.

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Technical data

ManufacturerBoeing
MSN15970
VerificationPending check against the official civil register

The model · Boeing 377 Stratocruiser

Figures for the 377-10-26 variant, the most representative of the family

Length33.6 m110 ft
Wingspan43.1 m141 ft
Height11.7 m38 ft
Range6,759 km3,650 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed484 km/h261 ktMach 0.46
Service ceiling9,754 m32,001 ftIt flies above Everest (1.1 times its height)
Maximum take-off weight67,132 kg148,001 lb
Maximum payload29,257 kg64,501 lbIts 61 passengers with baggage would weigh about 6.1 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity61 passengersUp to 86 in a high-density layout
Endurance13 h 58 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

The type first flew in 1947 (79 years ago) · About 56 units built · Production ended in 1950

Figures for the type, not for this particular aircraft: each variant and each configuration changes something. They are shown in both systems used in aviation.

Flight logbook

Under research

Aircraft chronology

Jan 1, 1950
Delivered to United Air Lines
Delivered to United Air Lines as N31230.

Operators

1950-01-01
Registration N31230

In memoriam

This aircraft suffered a serious accident or hull loss. Out of respect for what happened and for the people who may have been affected, this record does not enable the register of memories.

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BibTeX

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  title        = {{Boeing 377-10-34 Stratocruiser · N31230 · United Air Lines}},
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  year         = {2026},
  date         = {2026-10-10},
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  urldate      = {2026-10-16},
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Wikipedia

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