Why Did The Lockheed Constellation Have 3 Tails?

Gone are the days when aircraft looked unique and different from one another, but for good reason. The basic design that every jetliner shares today is based on sound aerodynamic principles maximized for fuel efficiency and performance above all else. But before the jet engine dominated the realm of passenger airliners, Lockheed released the Model 1049 Super Constellation, known ubiquitously as the Connie.