US Air Force Museum - Modern Flight -
Douglas C-124C Globemaster Bill Maloney 1/20/2007 |
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01 Douglas C-124C Globemaster | 02 Douglas C-124C Globemaster |
Length: 130 feet 0 inches
Wingspan: 174 feet, 1 inches
Height: 19 feet, 0 inches
Crew: 2
Weight: Empty 38,900 Loaded -
216,000 lbs
Max Speed: 320mph at 15,000 feet
Cruise Speed: 200mph
Range: 2,170 miles
Service Ceiling: 34,000
feet
Fuel Capacity: ____
Powerplant: Four Pratt & Whitney R-4360 radial engines 3,800 hp each
Armament:
None
First Flight : November 27, 1949
Cost: $1,646,000