Douglas C-74 Globemaster I
Heavy Military Transport Aircraft
The Douglas C-74 Globemaster I is a four-engine heavy military transport aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Douglas Aircraft Company in service with the United States Air Force (USAF).
None of the 14 produced C-74 have been preserved.
Propulsion | 4 Radial Engines |
Engine Model | Pratt & Whitney R-4360-27 Wasp Major |
Engine Power (each) | 2237 kW | 3000 hp |
max. Cruise Speed | 419 km/h | 226 kts 260 mph |
max. Speed (vne) | 502 km/h | 271 kts 312 mph |
Service Ceiling | 9.144 m | 30.000 ft |
Range | 12.549 km | 6.776 NM 7.798 mi. |
Empty Weight | 39.087 kg | 86.172 lbs |
max. Takeoff Weight | 78.018 kg | 172.000 lbs |
Wing Span | 52,81 m | 173 ft 3 in |
Wing Area | 91,7 m² | 987 ft² |
Length | 37,85 m | 124 ft 2 in |
Height | 13,34 m | 43 ft 9 in |
First Flight | 05.09.1945 |
Production Status | out of production |
Production Range | 1945-1946 |
Total Production | 14 |
Developed from | Douglas DC-4 |
Data for (Version) | Douglas C-74 Globemaster I |