C-54 E

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:C-54_Skymaster
gptkbp:aircraft_operated cargo transport
fixed-wing aircraft
gptkbp:armament gptkb:none
gptkbp:crew gptkb:4
gptkbp:designated_as gptkb:USAAF
gptkbp:engine gptkb:4
1,200 hp
gptkbp:engine_type reciprocating engine
gptkbp:features high-wing configuration
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1942
gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 2,500 gallons
gptkbp:height 27 ft 8 in
gptkbp:historical_role used in World War II
gptkbp:historical_significance first pressurized transport aircraft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label C-54 E
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Douglas_DC-3
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:legacy influenced future cargo aircraft designs
gptkbp:length 99 ft 0 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Douglas_Aircraft_Company
gptkbp:material 99 ft 0 in
gptkbp:max_speed 350 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 75,000 lbs
gptkbp:military_technology gptkb:C-54_Skymaster
gptkb:Douglas_DC-4
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Berlin_Airlift
gptkbp:nickname Skymaster
gptkbp:notable_features pressurized cabin
gptkbp:operational_area military and civilian
gptkbp:operational_range 2,500 miles
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:produced_by 1,200 units
gptkbp:production_years 1942-1947
gptkbp:range 2,500 miles
gptkbp:retired 1970s
gptkbp:retirement_year 1970s
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:40
10,000 lbs
gptkbp:service_ceiling 25,000 ft
gptkbp:service_history used in various conflicts
gptkbp:services 1943
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Lockheed_C-130_Hercules
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Douglas_DC-4
gptkbp:wing_area 1,200 sq ft
gptkbp:wingspan 117 ft 6 in