| Tail Number / N-Number | N974R |
| Manufacturer | LOCKHEED |
| Model | 1649A-98 |
| Year Built | 1957 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1040 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 102 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 3 (20,000+ pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | WRIGHT |
| Engine Model | TC18EA SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 4 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 3,700 hp (2,760 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 14,800 hp (11,041 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 256 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WEEKS KERMIT A |
| Street | 1400 BROADWAY BLVD |
| City | POLK CITY |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 33868 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Polk County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1966-03-03 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2012-07-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-05-06 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53311770 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AD93F8 |