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C-47A gooney bird

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C-47A

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The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner. It was used extensively by the Allies during World War II. During the war the C-47 was used for troop transport, cargo, paratrooper, for towing gliders and military cargo parachute drops.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 59.6ft (18.2m)
  • Length 40.7ft (12.4m)
  • Height 13.1ft (4.0m)
  • Empty Weight 10,221lbs (4,636kg)
  • Loaded Weight 15,007lbs (6,807kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.449
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.266
  • Wing Loading 34.6lbs/ft2 (169.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 433.4ft2 (40.3m2)
  • Drag Points 6033

Parts

  • Number of Parts 97
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 469