US Air Force Museum - WWII - Curtiss C-46 Commando Transport
Bill Maloney 1/20/2007 |
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01 C-46 Commando | 02 C-46 Commando | 03 C-46 Commando Cargo Hold | 04 C-46 Commando Cargo Hold |
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05 C-46 Commando | 06 C-46 Commando |
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