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C-47A-80-DL #43-15073 'The Snafu Special' du 95th Troop Carrier Squadron - 440th Troop Carrier Group. Pilot : James P. Harper.

DOUGLAS C-47 SKYTRAIN
Type : Military transport and glider tug

Powerplant : Two R-1830-92 1,200 hp Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp 14 cylinder dual row radial, air cooled

Characteristics :
Wingspan: 95 ft
Length: 63 ft 9 in
Height: 16 ft 11 1/8 in.
Wing area: 988.9 sq ft
Empty weight: 17,865 lbs

Performance :
Range: 1,600 miles
Cruise speed: 160 mph
Max speed: 230 mph
Ceiling: 24,000 ft

Load : Crew of 3 + 28 passengers, 8,600 lb