US Air Force Museum - WWII - Curtiss C-46 Commando Transport
Bill Maloney
1/20/2007

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Curtiss C-46 Commando Specifications:

Length: 76 feet, 4 inches
Wingspan:
108 feet, 0 inches
Height:
22 feet, 0 inches
Crew:
3
Weight:
Empty - 33,000lbs Max Takeoff - 51,000lbs
Max Speed: 245mph at ___ feet
Cruise Speed: 175mph at ___ feet
Range: 1,200 miles
Service Ceiling: 27,600 feet
Fuel Capacity: 1700 gallons
Powerplant: Two Pratt & Whitney R2800 radial engines 2,100hp each
Armament:
 None
First Flight : March 26, 1940
Cost: $233,000

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