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The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota (RAF designation) is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner.
It was used extensively by the Allies during World War II and remained in front line service with various military operators through the 1950's.
General characteristics
Crew: four (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Navigator, Radio Operator) Capacity: 28 troops Payload: 6,000 lb (2,700 kg) Length: 63 ft 9 in (19.43 m) Wingspan: 95 ft 6 in (29.41 m) Height: 17 ft 0 in (5.18 m) Wing area: 987 ft² (91.70 m²) Airfoil: NACA2215 / NACA2206 Empty weight: 18,135 lb (8,226 kg) Loaded weight: 26,000 lb (11,793 kg) Max. takeoff weight: 31,000 lb (14,061 kg) Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90C Twin Wasp 14-cylinder radial engines, 1,200 hp (895 kW) each
Performance
Maximum speed: 224 mph (195 kn, 360 km/h) at 10,000 ft (3,050 m) Cruise speed: 160 mph (139 kn, 257 km/h) Range: 1,600 mi (1,391 nmi, 2,575 km) Ferry range: 3,600 mi (3,130 nmi, 5,795 km) Service ceiling: 26,400 ft (8,045 m) Climb to 10,000 ft (3,050 m): 9.5 min
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Douglas C-47A Skytrain (DC-3) - Desktop Nexus AircraftDownload free wallpapers and background images: Douglas C-47A Skytrain (DC-3). Desktop Nexus Aircraft background ID 1860405. The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota (RAF designation) is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner.
It was used extensively by the Allies during World War II and remained in front line service with various military operators through the 1950's.
General characteristics
Crew: four (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Navigator, Radio Operator) Capacity: 28 troops Payload: 6,000 lb (2,700 kg) Length: 63 ft 9 in (19.43 m) Wingspan: 95 ft 6 in (29.41 m) Height: 17 ft 0 in (5.18 m) Wing area: 987 ft² (91.70 m²) Airfoil: NACA2215 / NACA2206 Empty weight: 18,135 lb (8,226 kg) Loaded weight: 26,000 lb (11,793 kg) Max. takeoff weight: 31,000 lb (14,061 kg) Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90C Twin Wasp 14-cylinder radial engines, 1,200 hp (895 kW) each
Performance
Maximum speed: 224 mph (195 kn, 360 km/h) at 10,000 ft (3,050 m) Cruise speed: 160 mph (139 kn, 257 km/h) Range: 1,600 mi (1,391 nmi, 2,575 km) Ferry range: 3,600 mi (3,130 nmi, 5,795 km) Service ceiling: 26,400 ft (8,045 m) Climb to 10,000 ft (3,050 m): 9.5 min
Rating: 4.1
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Uploaded By: woody2858
Date Uploaded: October 15, 2014
Filename: 47A-Skytrain--DC-3-.jpg
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Category: Antique