Douglas DC-1
Technical Specifications
First Flight: |
July 1, 1933 |
Number Built: |
1 as proto-type for TWA (test-bed for DC-2) |
Length: |
60 feet |
Wing Span: |
56 feet |
Height: |
16 feet |
Max Take-Off Wt.: |
17,500 lbs. |
Max Landing Wt.: |
N/A |
Empty Wt.: |
11,140 lbs. |
Max Cruising Speed: |
212 mph 184 kts |
Normal Cruising Speed: |
190 mph 165 kts |
Stall Speed: |
N/A |
Service Ceiling: |
23,000 feet |
Fuel Capacity: |
510 US gallons |
Range: |
1000 miles |
Fuel Type: |
87 octane |
Fuel Consumption: |
97 gph both flight plan burn |
Engines: |
2 Wright Cyclone SGR-1820-F
rated @ 710 HP each |
Seating: |
12 Passengers |
Crew: |
2 Pilots and 1 Flight Attendent |
Engine Specifications
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Wright
Cyclone SGR-1820-F
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Type: |
9 cylinder air cooled radial |
Length: |
47.69 inches |
Bore: |
6.125 inches |
Stroke: |
6.875 inches |
Displacement: |
1820 cubic inches |
Compression Ratio: |
6.8 to 1 |
Dry Weight: |
1365 lbs. |
Ignition: |
Scintilla S9LU-5 |
Fuel Grade: |
87 octane |
Carburation: |
Stromberg PD12 |
Performance: |
710 HP, geared 16:11 @ 1950 rpm @ 8000 ft |
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