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DC-4

1,250 Warbirds  1.9 years ago

This aircraft is dedicated to those who lost their lives On January 26 1950. The USMC Douglas C-54 departed Elmendorf AFB (EDF) on a flight to Great Falls (GFA). It took Amber Airway No.2 over Canada, but failed to arrive at its destination. Last radio contact was at 17:09 near Snag, YT. The wreckage still had not been found by 1951.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 95.3ft (29.0m)
  • Length 77.2ft (23.5m)
  • Height 24.4ft (7.4m)
  • Empty Weight 38,296lbs (17,370kg)
  • Loaded Weight 49,252lbs (22,340kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.136
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.162
  • Wing Loading 44.4lbs/ft2 (216.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,110.4ft2 (103.2m2)
  • Drag Points 27345

Parts

  • Number of Parts 388
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 1,639