Lockheed 5B Vega

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The Lockheed 5B Vega is a high-wing monoplane manufactured by Lockheed Aircraft Company in the United States. Known simply as the "Vega," it gained fame for long-distance flights a nd record-setting performances in the late 1920s and 1930s. Designed for speed and range, it features a wooden monocoque fuselage and a powerful radial engine. The 5B variant was used for both passenger and record-breaking flights. Its combination of robust construction and aerodynamic efficiency made it popular with pioneering aviators such as Amelia Earhart and Wiley Post. Show more