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Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Like its mate the C-47 Skytrain, the C-54 Skymaster was derived from the prototype of a civilian airliner (the DC-4). C-54s began service with the USAAC in 1942, carrying up to 26 passengers. (Later versions carried up to 49 passengers.) The U.S. Navy also acquired the type, under the designation R5D. The C-54 was one of the most commonly used transports by the U.S. armed forces in World War II.

                                                      

Type:          Cargo and passenger transport
Crew:          6
Armament:      None

Specifications:
     Length:             93' 11" (28.63 m)
     Height:             27' 6.25" (8.39 m)
     Wingspan:           117' 6" (35.81 m)
     Weight:      73,000 LB (33,112 kg)

Propulsion:
     Engines:     4
     Power plant:         Pratt & Whitney R-2000-7 radial
     1350 hp each

Performance:
     Range:          3900 miles (6276 km)
     Speed:      274 mph ( 441 km/h) at 14,000 ft
     Ceiling:            22,000 ft (6705 m)