Curtiss C-57

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Curtiss's_aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Curtiss_C-55
gptkb:Curtiss_C-54
gptkb:Curtiss_C-58
gptkb:item
gptkbp:armament gptkb:none
gptkbp:cockpit enclosed cockpit
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:design gptkb:aircraft
Curtiss design team
Curtiss engineers
gptkbp:economic_impact limited market impact
gptkbp:engine 2
gptkbp:engine_type piston engine
gptkbp:financial_performance good stability characteristics
gptkbp:first_flight 1947
successful test flights
gptkbp:flaps slotted flaps
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,200 L
gptkbp:handles easy handling characteristics
gptkbp:historical_significance early post-war transport aircraft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Curtiss C-57
gptkbp:influenced future transport aircraft designs
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Curtiss_C-46_Commando
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle landing gear
gptkbp:legacy influenced future aircraft designs.
gptkbp:length 12.8 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Curtiss_Aeroplane_and_Motor_Company
gptkbp:material gptkb:item
gptkbp:max_speed 300 km/h
gptkbp:notable_features high wing configuration
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:produced_by limited production
gptkbp:production_years 1947-1950
gptkbp:propulsion variable-pitch propeller
gptkbp:range 1,500 km
gptkbp:retirement_year 1950s
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:6
gptkbp:service_ceiling 6,000 m
gptkbp:services 1948
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Curtiss_C-58
gptkbp:surface elevator and ailerons
gptkbp:tail_type T-tail
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Curtiss_C-57_A
gptkb:Curtiss_C-57_B
gptkbp:weight 3,600 kg
gptkbp:wing_area 30 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 15.2 m