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C-54 Skymaster "Spirit of Freedom"
HL2002
General Background
WWII in Europe had only ended a few months earlier when Overseas Airlines introduced the first commercial North Atlantic DC-4 service. Another first took place on March 7, 1946 when American Airlines introduced U.S. DC-4 domestic service between New York and Los Angeles. During the late 1940s and early 1950s the DC-4 and converted C-54s carried more passengers than any other four-engine transport. Amazingly many of these aircraft are still operating more than 60 years after they were first manufactured.
Specifications :
Crew : 4
Passengers: up to 86
Weight
Empty: 43,300 lb (19,640 kg)
Normal Load Weight: 63,500 lb (28,800 kg)
Maximum Take-Off: 73,000 lb (33,100 kg)
Dimensions
Length: 93 ft 10 in (28.6 m)
Height: 27 ft 6 in (8.38 m)
Wing Span: 117 ft 6 in (35.8 m)
Performance
Engines: (4) Pratt & Whitney R-2000 radial / 1,450 hp each
Cruise speed: 227 mph (365 km/h)
Maximum Speed: 280 mph (450 km/h)
Service Ceiling: 22,300 ft (6,800 m)
Range: 4,250 miles (6,839 km)