Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
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C-124 Globemaster II
Heavy Transport Aircraft
The Douglas C-124 Globemaster II is a four-engine heavy military transport aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Douglas Aircraft Company .
| Crew | 6 | |
| Propulsion | 4 Radial Engines | |
| Engine Model | Pratt & Whitney R-4360-63A Wasp Major | |
| Engine Power (each) | 2834 kW | 3800 hp |
| Speed | 435 km/h | 235 kts 270 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 5.608 m | 18.400 ft |
| Range | 6.482 km | 3.500 NM 4.028 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 45.888 kg | 101.166 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 88.224 kg | 194.500 lbs |
| Wing Span | 53,07 m | 174,1 ft |
| Wing Area | 232,8 m² | 2506 ft² |
| Length | 39,75 m | 130,4 ft |
| Height | 14,72 m | 48,3 ft |
| First Flight | 27.11.1949 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Total Production | 447 | |
| Developed from | Douglas C-74 Globemaster I | |
| Data for (Version) | Douglas C-124C Globemaster II | |
| Variants | C-124A, C-124C | |
Remarks
The C-124 Globemaster II is a development of the Douglas C-74 Globemaster I.
| Extras | |
print view| [Photo-ID: 5372] © Karsten Palt 2012-01-11 | |
 | Douglas C-124C Globemaster II United States Air Force (USAF) Reg.: 52-1066 c/n: 43975 |
| National Museum of the United States Air Force [Dayton, Ohio / USA (Wright-Patterson AFB)] | |