Curtiss C-69

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:C-69_family
gptkb:Curtiss_C-46_Commando
cargo transport
twin-engine
civil transport aircraft
gptkbp:armament gptkb:none
gptkbp:category gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:challenges pressurization system
gptkbp:crew gptkb:3
gptkbp:design gptkb:Curtiss_Wright_Corporation
high-wing monoplane
long-range transport
Curtiss engineers
gptkbp:developer gptkb:C-69_Super_Constellation
gptkbp:engine_type piston engine
gptkbp:features pressurized cabin
gptkbp:first_flight 1946
1946-1947
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,500 gal
gptkbp:height 30 ft 0 in
gptkbp:historical_significance first pressurized transport aircraft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Curtiss C-69
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Douglas_DC-4
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:legacy influenced future transport designs
gptkbp:length 100 ft 0 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Curtiss_Aeroplane_and_Motor_Company
gptkbp:max_speed 350 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 60,000 lb
gptkbp:number_built gptkb:musical
gptkbp:operational_history limited service
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:performance high speed and altitude
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:production_years 1946-1947
gptkbp:propulsion 4 × Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp
gptkbp:related_model gptkb:C-69_B
C-69 A-1
gptkbp:retirement_year 1950s
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:40
gptkbp:service_ceiling 25,000 ft
gptkbp:services 1947
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Lockheed_Constellation
gptkbp:variant C-69 A
gptkbp:wing_area 1,500 sq ft
gptkbp:wingspan 117 ft 0 in
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Curtiss's_aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6