Curtiss C-56

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Curtiss's_aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Douglas_C-47_Skytrain
cargo transport
high-wing configuration
gptkbp:armament gptkb:none
gptkbp:crew gptkb:musical
gptkbp:decommissioned 1945
gptkbp:design gptkb:Company
Curtiss engineers
gptkbp:engine 2
1,200 hp
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:engine
gptkbp:features high-wing monoplane
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1942
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 200 gallons
gptkbp:height 8 ft 0 in
gptkbp:historical_significance used in WWII
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Curtiss C-56
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:landing_gear tailwheel
gptkbp:length 22 ft 6 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Curtiss_Aeroplane_and_Motor_Company
gptkbp:max_speed 200 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 5,000 lbs
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:C-56_Commando
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:USAAF
gptkbp:number_built approximately 1,000
gptkbp:operational_history served in various theaters of war
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:production_years 1942-1945
gptkbp:propulsion variable-pitch propellers
gptkbp:range 1,000 miles
gptkbp:retirement_year 1945
logistics and transport
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:6
2,000 lbs
gptkbp:service_ceiling 20,000 ft
gptkbp:services 1943
1943-1945
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Curtiss_C-46
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Curtiss_C-46_Commando
gptkbp:wing_area 300 sq ft
gptkbp:wingspan 30 ft 0 in