Curtiss C-46 D Commando

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Curtiss_aircraft_family
gptkbp:armament gptkb:none
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:design gptkb:Curtiss-Wright
gptkbp:engine 2,000 hp
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:engine
gptkbp:features high aspect ratio wings
tricycle landing gear
dual control system
large wingspan
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1940
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,500 L
gptkbp:height 8.1 m
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the largest cargo aircraft of its time
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Curtiss C-46 D Commando
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1944
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Civil_Air_Transport
gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
gptkbp:legacy influenced future cargo aircraft designs
gptkbp:length 23.4 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Curtiss-Wright_Corporation
gptkbp:max_speed 350 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 1,200 m
1,000 m
27,216 kg
gptkbp:military_technology freight transport
logistics support
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Commando
gptkbp:notable_features large cargo door
pressurized cabin
twin-engine configuration
high wing design
gptkbp:number_built 3,180
gptkbp:operational_range 1,200 miles
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:Air_America
gptkbp:production_years 1940-1945
gptkbp:range 2,000 km
gptkbp:retired 1970s
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:Company
cargo transport
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:40
3,000 kg
6,000 lb
gptkbp:service_ceiling 7,620 m
gptkbp:service_history used in various conflicts
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Curtiss_C-46_Commando
gptkbp:wingspan 30.2 m