Curtiss C-54 Skymaster

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Curtiss_Aeroplane_and_Motor_Company
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Lockheed_L-049_Constellation
gptkb:Boeing_307_Stratoliner
gptkb:Douglas_DC-4
gptkbp:armament gptkb:none
gptkbp:capacity up to 50 passengers
gptkbp:crew gptkb:5
gptkbp:design high-wing monoplane
gptkbp:engine gptkb:P&_WR-2000-7_Twin_Wasp
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1942
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,800 gallons
gptkbp:height 27 ft 6 in
gptkbp:historical_role used in World War II
used in Korean War
used in Vietnam War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Curtiss C-54 Skymaster
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:length 99 ft 0 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Curtiss-Wright_Corporation
gptkbp:max_speed 300 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 2,500 ft
3,000 ft
gptkbp:military_technology freight transport
passenger transport
airline operations
cargo transport
charter flights
gptkbp:nickname Skymaster
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Operation_Little_Vittles
gptkb:Operation_Vittles
gptkb:Berlin_Airlift_blockade
gptkb:Operation_Candy_Bomber
humanitarian missions
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:Berlin_Airlift
gptkbp:number_built 1,163
gptkbp:propulsion 4-blade
gptkbp:range 2,500 miles
gptkbp:retired 1970s
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:seating_capacity 10,000 lbs
gptkbp:service_ceiling 25,000 ft
gptkbp:services gptkb:1944
1944-1970s
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Lockheed_C-130_Hercules
gptkbp:variant gptkb:C-54_A
gptkb:C-54_B
gptkb:C-54_D
gptkb:C-54_E
gptkbp:wing_area 1,200 sq ft
gptkbp:wingspan 117 ft 6 in