Douglas DC-7 C

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wright_R-4360_series
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Douglas_DC_family
aluminum alloy
passenger transport
single-deck configuration
gptkbp:avionics analog instruments
gptkbp:capacity up to 105 passengers
gptkbp:cockpit two-pilot cockpit
gptkbp:constructed_in 338
gptkbp:crew gptkb:5
gptkbp:decommissioned various airlines
gptkbp:design low-wing monoplane
gptkbp:emergency_services multiple emergency exits
gptkbp:engine gptkb:4
2,500 hp per engine
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:engine
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1980s
limited options
pressurized flight deck
1956-05-18
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 3,500 US gallons
gptkbp:height 28 ft 10 in
gptkbp:historical_event used in transatlantic flights
gptkbp:historical_significance last piston-engine airliner
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Douglas DC-7 C
gptkbp:interior_features economy class seating
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1956
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 100 ft 0 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Douglas_Aircraft_Company
gptkbp:material aluminum alloy
gptkbp:max_speed 350 knots
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 140,000 lb
gptkbp:notable_event few accidents reported.
gptkbp:notable_features pressurized cabin
gptkbp:operational_area high fuel consumption
gptkbp:operational_range transcontinental flights
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:Pan_American_World_Airways
gptkbp:production_years 1956-1960
gptkbp:propulsion constant-speed propellers
gptkbp:range 3,800 miles
gptkbp:retired 1970s
gptkbp:role long-range airliner
gptkbp:seating_capacity 10,000 lb
gptkbp:service_ceiling 25,000 ft
gptkbp:speed 300 knots
gptkbp:squadrons varied by airline
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Lockheed_L-188_Electra
gptkbp:tail_type T-tail
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Douglas_DC-7
gptkbp:wing_area 1,500 sq ft
gptkbp:wingspan 100 ft 0 in