Fairchild C-82 Packet
Transport Aircraft
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The Fairchild C-82 Packet is a twin-engined military transport aircraft produced by the US American manufacturer Fairchild Aircraft.
| Crew | 3 | |
| Propulsion | 2 Radial Engines | |
| Engine Model | Pratt & Whitney R-2800-85 Double Wasp | |
| Engine Power (each) | 1566 kW | 2100 hp |
| Speed | 400 km/h | 216 kts 249 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 8.230 m | 27.000 ft |
| Range | 3.424 km | 1.849 NM 2.128 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 12.045 kg | 26.555 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 24.545 kg | 54.112 lbs |
| Wing Span | 32,47 m | 106 ft 6 in |
| Wing Area | 130,9 m² | 1409 ft² |
| Length | 23,50 m | 77 ft 1 in |
| Height | 8,03 m | 26 ft 4 in |
| First Flight | 10.09.1944 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Total Production | 222 | |
| ICAO Code | C82 | |
| Data for (Version) | Fairchild C-82A Packet | |
| [Photo-ID: 11018] © Karsten Palt 2015-06-03 | |
 | Fairchild C-82 Packet United States Air Force (USAF) Reg.: 44-23006 c/n: 10050 ex N6997C |
| Pima Air and Space Museum [Tucson, AZ] | |
| [Photo-ID: 11019] © Karsten Palt 2015-06-03 | |
 | Fairchild C-82 Packet United States Air Force (USAF) Reg.: 44-23006 c/n: 10050 ex N6997C |
| Pima Air and Space Museum [Tucson, AZ] | |
| [Photo-ID: 3111] © Hartmut Ehlers 2010-01-17 | |
 | Fairchild C-82A Packet Brazilian Air Force / Forca Aerea Brasileira (FAB) Reg.: 2202 c/n: 10220 |
| Museu Aéroespacial (MUSAL), Campo dos Afonsos [Base Aerea dos Afonsos - BAAF (SBAF)] | |