Douglas C-124 Globemaster II

Heavy Military Transport Aircraft

Douglas C-124C Globemaster II United States Air Force (USAF) 52-1004 43913 © Karsten Palt
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The Douglas C-124 Globemaster II is a four-engine heavy military transport aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Douglas Aircraft Company .
The C-124 Globemaster II is a development of the Douglas C-74 Globemaster I.
Crew6
Propulsion4 Radial Engines
Engine ModelPratt & Whitney R-4360-63A Wasp Major
Engine Power (each)2834 kW3800 hp
Speed435 km/h235 kts
  270 mph
Service Ceiling5.608 m18.400 ft
Range6.482 km3.500 NM
4.028 mi.
Empty Weight45.888 kg101.166 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight88.224 kg194.500 lbs
Wing Span53,07 m174 ft 1 in
Wing Area232,8 m²2506 ft²
Length39,75 m130 ft 5 in
Height14,72 m48 ft 4 in
First Flight27.11.1949
Production Statusout of production
Total Production447
Developed fromDouglas C-74 Globemaster I
Data for (Version)Douglas C-124C Globemaster II
VariantsC-124A, C-124C

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