Curtiss C-57 B

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Curtiss_C-57
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
aluminum
high-mounted wings
gptkbp:armament gptkb:none
gptkbp:avionics modern navigation systems
gptkbp:cockpit tandem seating
gptkbp:combat_role transport and logistics
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1970
gptkbp:design gptkb:public_transportation_system
Curtiss engineers
gptkbp:emergency_services overwing exits
gptkbp:engine 2
gptkbp:engine_type piston engine
Curtiss R-2800
gptkbp:features high-wing monoplane
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1956
pressurized cockpit
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,200 liters
gptkbp:height 4.57 m
gptkbp:historical_significance used in military operations during the Cold War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Curtiss C-57 B
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Curtiss_C-46_Commando
gptkbp:interior_features modular seating
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
retractable landing gear
gptkbp:length 15.24 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Curtiss_Aeroplane_and_Motor_Company
gptkbp:material aluminum
gptkbp:max_speed 300 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 500 m
600 m
6,350 kg
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:U._S._military
gptkbp:number_built 50
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:production_location gptkb:Buffalo,_New_York
gptkbp:production_years 1956-1960
gptkbp:propulsion variable-pitch propeller
gptkbp:range 1,500 km
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1965
gptkbp:retirement_year replacement by newer models
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:seating_capacity up to 10
rear ramp door
gptkbp:service_ceiling 4,500 m
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Curtiss_C-58
gptkbp:surface elevators and ailerons
gptkbp:tail_type T-tail
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Curtiss_C-57
gptkbp:wingspan 15.85 m