DC-7C

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/DC-7C
GPTKB entity
Statements (36)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraftType propeller-driven airliner
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Douglas_DC-7C
gptkbp:cruiseSpeed 308 mph
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Wright_R-3350_Duplex-Cyclone
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:piston_engine
gptkbp:firstFlight 1956
gptkbp:height 28 ft 7 in
gptkbp:introduced 1956
gptkbp:length 112 ft 3 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Douglas_Aircraft_Company
gptkbp:maximumSpeed 359 mph
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 143,000 lb
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Seven_Seas
gptkbp:notableFeature improved fuel capacity
increased range for transatlantic flights
longer wingspan than previous DC-7 variants
gptkbp:notableOperation gptkb:American_Airlines
gptkb:KLM
gptkb:SAS
gptkb:South_African_Airways
gptkb:United_Airlines
gptkb:Pan_American_World_Airways
gptkb:Swissair
gptkb:BOAC
gptkbp:numberOfEngines 4
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:DC-7B
gptkbp:primaryUse long-range commercial flights
gptkbp:range over 5,600 miles
gptkbp:retired 1970s
gptkbp:seatingCapacity 105
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Douglas_DC-8
gptkbp:wingspan 127 ft 6 in
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Douglas_DC-7
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label DC-7C