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Douglas R4D-5

Transport

Used temporarily from ships / carriers (1947): Highjump flights from USS Philippine Sea

Wikipedia
  • First flight23 June 1949
  • Number built100 (by conversion)

History

Used temporarily from ships / carriers (1947): Highjump flights from USS Philippine Sea

Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
4 (pilot, co-pilot, navigator, radio operator)
Length
67 ft 9 in
Wingspan
90 ft
Height
18 ft 3 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
270 mph
Range
2,500 mi
Service ceiling
22,500 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
2 × Wright R-1820-80 Cyclone 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engines (1,475 hp)
04

Developed from

Developed from
Douglas DC-3, Douglas C-47 Skytrain
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