Douglas C-74 Globemaster

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft fixed-wing aircraft
pressurized
cargo_aircraft
gptkbp:armament none
gptkbp:built 14
gptkbp:crew 4
required for operation
gptkbp:decommissioned 1970s
gptkbp:design high-wing monoplane
gptkbp:design_feature large cargo hold
high payload capacity
long range capabilities
versatile cargo configurations
gptkbp:engine 4 × Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major
gptkbp:firstFlight 1945-09-23
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 6,000 US gallons
gptkbp:headlights T-tail
gptkbp:height 38 ft 0 in
gptkbp:historical_significance first large military transport aircraft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Douglas C-74 Globemaster
gptkbp:influenced future military transport designs
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 116 ft 2 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Douglas_Aircraft_Company
gptkbp:maximum_speed 350 mph
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 200,000 lb
gptkbp:missions humanitarian aid missions
gptkbp:nickname Globemaster
gptkbp:operational_status Berlin Airlift
gptkbp:operationalHistory served in various conflicts
gptkbp:operationalRange 3,000 miles
gptkbp:passenger_traffic 60,000 lb
40,000 lb
up to 100
gptkbp:passengerCapacity rear ramp door
gptkbp:primaryUser Military
gptkbp:productionYears 1945-1949
gptkbp:range 3,000 mi
gptkbp:retired 1970s
gptkbp:retirementYear replacement by newer aircraft
gptkbp:role strategic airlift
gptkbp:service_ceiling 25,000 ft
gptkbp:serviceType 1945-1970s
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Lockheed_C-130_Hercules
gptkbp:surrounding_area 2,500 sq ft
gptkbp:variant C-74A
C-74B
gptkbp:wingspan 170 ft 0 in