FotoImages - Aircraft Data

FotoImages - Aircraft Data
Douglas DC-3/C-47 Skytrain

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C-47
DO7702

C-47
DO9801

C-47
DO9802

DC-3
DO01001AH

DC-3C
DO02001PM

The DC-3 first entered civilian service in 1936. With modifications for military use, it was a key factor in the Allied success in WW2 fulfilling a critical transport role for men and material. Of the 10,926 a/c built more than 300 are still being operated today the civil fleet and more than 200 are still remain in military service.

General:

Type: Transport

Crew: 3

Seating: 28

First Flight: 17/Dec/1935

Specifications

Propulsion

Performance

Length:

Height:

Wingspan:

Empty Weight:

Gross Weight:

64' 5.50"

95' 0"

16' 11"

16970 lbs.

26000 lbs.

No. Engines:

Horsepower:

Power plant:

1200 hp per engine

Pratt & Whitney R-1830-93

Range:

Speed (max):

Speed (cruise):

Climb:

Ceiling:

2125 miles

229 mph

- mph

- ft/sec

- ft

Armament:

None