Douglas C-47 Skytrain

Military Transport Planes

ICAO aircraft code C47

Manufacturer Douglas Aircraft Co.

Country United States

The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota (RAF, RAAF, RCAF, RNZAF, and SAAF designation) is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner.

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain specifications

General

ICAO aircraft code

C47

Manufacturer

Douglas Aircraft Co.

Manufactured

1940 - 1945

Country

United States

Aircraft performance

Engine:

2x Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90C Twin Wasp
Piston

Power:

1,200 HP

Max Cruise Speed:

200 Kts
370 Km/h

Travel range:

1,800 Nm
3,334 Kilometers

Service Ceiling:

24,000 feet

Rate of Climb:

1130 feet / minute
5.74meter / second

Weight & dimensions

Max Take Off Weight:

14,061 Kg
30,999 lbs

Max Landing Weight:

12,227 Kg
26,956 lbs

Max Payload:

2,721 Kg
5,999 lbs

Fuel Tank Capacity:

882 gallon
3,339 liter

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About the Douglas C-47 Skytrain

The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota (RAF, RAAF, RCAF, RNZAF, and SAAF 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 for many years.