Douglas DC-6A
Technical Specifications
| First Flight: |
September 29, 1949 |
| Number Built: |
74 were built for commercial & military use |
| Length: |
105 feet 7 inches |
| Wing Span: |
117 feet 6 inches |
| Height: |
28 feet 8 inches |
| Max Take-Off Wt.: |
107,200 lbs. |
| Max Landing Wt.: |
N/A |
| Empty Wt.: |
45,862 lbs. |
| Max Cruising Speed: |
360 mph 313 kts |
| Normal Cruising Speed: |
315 mph 274 kts |
| Approach Speed: |
140 mph 122 kts |
| Landing Speed: |
127 mph 110 kts |
| Stall Speed: |
93 mph 81 kts |
| Service Ceiling: |
21,900 feet |
| Fuel Capacity: |
5525 US gallons |
| Range: |
4968 miles w/maximum fuel load
3393 miles w/maximum payload |
| Fuel Type: |
100/130 or 108/135 octane |
| Fuel Consumption: |
560 gph 4 engine flight plan burn (average) |
| Engines: |
4 Pratt & Whitney R-2800 CB16 rated at
2400 HP each |
| Seating: |
None cargo only, capacity 28,188 lbs. |
| Crew: |
3 Pilots |
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Engine Specifications
|
|
Pratt
& Whitney
R-2800 CB16
|
| Type: |
18 cylinder air cooled radial |
| Diameter: |
52.8 inches |
| Length: |
81.4 inches |
| Bore: |
5.75 inches |
| Stroke: |
6 inches |
| Displacement: |
2804 cubic inches |
| Compression Ratio: |
6.75 to 1 |
| Dry Weight: |
2390 lbs. |
| Ignition: |
Scintilla DLN-10 low tension |
| Fuel Grade: |
100/130 or 108/135 octane |
| Carburation: |
Stromberg PR-58E5
water/methanol-injected & supercharged |
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