Curtiss C-50

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:armament gptkb:none
gptkbp:aspect_ratio 5.1
gptkbp:cargo_capacity 1,500 kg
gptkbp:ceiling 6,000 m
gptkbp:climb_rate 5 m/s
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:design gptkb:Don_Mc_Lean
low-wing monoplane
gptkbp:design_date 1930s
gptkbp:design_purpose gptkb:military_logistics
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Curtiss_R-6-200
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:radial_engine
gptkbp:first_flight 1939
1945
1939-06-01
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,200 L
gptkbp:height 3.8 m
gptkbp:historical_significance early transport aircraft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Curtiss C-50
gptkbp:influenced post-war transport designs
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Curtiss_C-46
gptkbp:landing_distance 400 m
gptkbp:length 12.5 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Curtiss_Aeroplane_and_Motor_Company
gptkbp:max_speed 300 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 3,600 kg
gptkbp:notable_features large cargo door
gptkbp:number_built 50
gptkbp:number_of_engines gptkb:1
gptkbp:operational_history limited use in WWII
gptkbp:passenger_capacity gptkb:6
gptkbp:produces limited
gptkbp:propeller two-bladed
gptkbp:range 1,500 km
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:Curtiss_C-30
gptkbp:retired gptkb:USAAF
gptkbp:retirement 1945
gptkbp:role gptkb:transport_aircraft
gptkbp:service_ceiling 6,000 m
gptkbp:service_entry gptkb:1940
gptkbp:stall_speed 90 km/h
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Curtiss_C-46_Commando
gptkbp:takeoff_distance 500 m
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:variant gptkb:C-50_A
C-50 B
gptkbp:wing_area 30 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 15.2 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Curtiss's_aircraft
gptkb:Curtiss_NC_series
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7