Curtiss C-54

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Curtiss's_aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:C-54_family
gptkb:Douglas_DC-4
gptkb:item
gptkbp:armament gptkb:none
gptkbp:capacity up to 50 passengers
gptkbp:crew 3 to 5
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:design high-wing monoplane
Curtiss engineers
gptkbp:engine 2,500 hp
gptkbp:engine_type reciprocating engine
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1942
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,500 liters
gptkbp:height 8.2 m
gptkbp:historical_significance first pressurized transport aircraft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Curtiss C-54
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Douglas_DC-3
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 28.5 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Curtiss_Aeroplane_and_Motor_Company
gptkbp:material gptkb:item
gptkbp:max_speed 350 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 30,000 lbs
gptkbp:military_technology gptkb:C-54_A
gptkb:C-54_D
gptkbp:nickname Skymaster
gptkbp:notable_feature pressurized cabin
gptkbp:number_built 1,200
gptkbp:operational_area logistics support
gptkbp:operational_range 1,500 miles
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:battle
gptkbp:production_years 1942-1947
gptkbp:propulsion four-blade
gptkbp:range 3,000 km
gptkbp:retired 1970s
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:Company
cargo transport
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:seating_capacity up to 18,000 lbs
gptkbp:service_ceiling 7,620 m
gptkbp:service_history used in various conflicts
gptkbp:services 1943
1943-1970s
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Lockheed_C-130_Hercules
gptkbp:tail_type T-tail
gptkbp:variant gptkb:C-54_Skymaster
gptkbp:wing_area 200 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 30.2 m