C-54 M

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_type fixed-wing aircraft
gptkbp:armament gptkb:none
gptkbp:built 1,163
gptkbp:cargo_capacity 10,000 lbs
gptkbp:combat_role gptkb:military_logistics
cargo transport
gptkbp:crew gptkb:4
gptkbp:design gptkb:Donald_Douglas
gptkbp:engine_type Reciprocating engine
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1942
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,800 gallons
gptkbp:height 27 ft 8 in
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered air transport logistics.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label C-54 M
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:landing_distance 65,000 lbs
gptkbp:length 99 ft 0 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Douglas_Aircraft_Company
gptkbp:max_speed 350 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 75,000 lbs
gptkbp:nickname Skymaster
gptkbp:notable_features pressurized cabin
gptkbp:notable_mission humanitarian aid missions
gptkbp:number_of_engines gptkb:4
gptkbp:operational_history served in multiple conflicts
gptkbp:operational_range 2,000 miles
gptkbp:passenger_capacity gptkb:40
gptkbp:payload_capacity 30,000 lbs
gptkbp:power_output 2,500 hp
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:production_years 1942-1947
gptkbp:range 3,500 miles
gptkbp:retired 1970s
gptkbp:retirement replacement by jets
gptkbp:role gptkb:transport_aircraft
gptkbp:service gptkb:1980s
1943
gptkbp:service_ceiling 25,000 ft
gptkbp:service_history used in military and civilian roles
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Berlin_Airlift
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Douglas_DC-4
gptkbp:wing_area 1,200 sq ft
gptkbp:wingspan 117 ft 6 in
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Douglas_C-54_Skymaster
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6