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DC-6 American Airlines

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The DC-6 is a piston-powered airliner build by the Douglas Aircraft Company from 1946-1958. This aircraft was originaly designed as a military transport, but it was used later as a civilian airliner. The airliner helped to start up air travel again after the war.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 51.8ft (15.8m)
  • Length 46.0ft (14.0m)
  • Height 13.8ft (4.2m)
  • Empty Weight 11,994lbs (5,440kg)
  • Loaded Weight 14,295lbs (6,484kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.559
  • Wing Loading 38.2lbs/ft2 (186.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 374.4ft2 (34.8m2)
  • Drag Points 7020

Parts

  • Number of Parts 89
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 520