Curtiss C-66

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:Lockheed_C-130_Hercules
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Douglas_C-47_Skytrain
gptkb:Curtiss_C-46_Commando
gptkbp:armament gptkb:none
gptkbp:combat_role cargo transport
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:decommissioned 1950s
gptkbp:design high-wing monoplane
Curtiss engineers
gptkbp:engine 2
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:engine
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1944
1944-06-01
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 3,000 L
gptkbp:height 8.1 m
gptkbp:historical_significance influenced future transport aircraft designs
contributed to logistics in WWII
demonstrated versatility in transport roles
part of USAAF fleet
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Curtiss C-66
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1944
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:length 23.4 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Curtiss_Aeroplane_and_Motor_Company
gptkbp:max_speed 320 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 1,200 m
1,000 m
12,700 kg
gptkbp:notable_features tailwheel landing gear
twin-engine configuration
retractable landing gear
large cargo capacity
high wing design
gptkbp:number_built approximately 100
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:USAAF
gptkbp:production_years 1944-1945
gptkbp:range 1,600 km
gptkbp:retired 1950s
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:seating_capacity up to 30
gptkbp:service_ceiling 6,100 m
gptkbp:service_history used in various military operations
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Curtiss_C-46_Commando
gptkbp:variant gptkb:C-66_A
gptkb:C-66_B
gptkbp:wing_area 100 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 30.5 m