Douglas DC-6 - Wikipedia
WEBThe Douglas DC-6 is a piston-powered airliner and cargo aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft Company from 1946 to 1958. Originally intended as a military transport near the end of World War II, Douglas reworked it after the war to compete with the Lockheed Constellation in the long-range commercial transport market.
Douglas DC-6 - Price, Specs, Photo Gallery, History - Aero Corner
WEBThe Douglas DC-6 was produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company between 1946 to 1958. It was a cargo aircraft powered by piston engines and initially planned as a military transport toward the end of the Second World War before it was redeveloped after the war to contest in the commercial….
How Douglas Developed The DC-6 To Compete With The …
WEBFeb 2, 2024 — The Douglas DC-6 was designed to compete with the Lockheed Constellation in the long-haul commercial sector. The aircraft had robust engines and impressive performance, but it lacked the well-roundedness of the Constellation.
DOUGLAS DC-6 · The Encyclopedia of Aircraft David C. Eyre
WEBMay 8, 2019 — Description: Long-range commercial airliner. Power Plant: (DC-6): four 1,567 kw (2,100 hp) Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CA15 18-cylinder two-row air-cooled radial engines. Specifications: Wingspan: 35.81 m (117 ft 6 in) Length: 30.66 m (100 ft 7 in) Height: 8.86 m (29 ft 1 in) Wing area: 135.92 m² (1,463 sq ft) Max speed: 570 km/h (356 mph)
The Amazing Douglas DC-6B | The Flying Bulls - YouTube
WEBFeb 5, 2019 — The sheer size and the unmistakable 1950s coat of the DC-6B are as impressive as ever. All over the world, the DC-6B is renowned for her eventful history. Manufactured in Douglas, Santa...
Douglas DC-6 - Airliners.net
WEBThe DC-6C, the last DC-6 model to be developed, was a convertible passenger/freight version of the DC-6A. Meanwhile renewed military interest in the DC-6 was sparked by the Korean War, with the result that large numbers of USAF C …
Aircraft By Type - Delta Flight Museum
WEBDouglas DC-6. MTOW: 97,200 lb. Range: 2,200 miles. Speed: 328 mph. Seats: 56 passengers (50 for sale + 6 Skylounge seats usable in-flight) Length: 101 ft. Wingspan: 118 ft. Height: 29 ft. Engines: 4 Pratt & Whitney Double Wasp R-2800. HP or Thrust: 2,100 hp. No. flown by DL: 12. First Delivery: October 1, 1948. First Scheduled Service:
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