Douglas DC-1
Technical Specifications
| First Flight: |
July 1, 1933 |
| Number Built: |
1 as proto-type for TWA (test-bed for DC-2) |
| Length: |
60 feet |
| Wing Span: |
56 feet |
| Height: |
16 feet |
| Max Take-Off Wt.: |
17,500 lbs. |
| Max Landing Wt.: |
N/A |
| Empty Wt.: |
11,140 lbs. |
| Max Cruising Speed: |
212 mph 184 kts |
| Normal Cruising Speed: |
190 mph 165 kts |
| Stall Speed: |
N/A |
| Service Ceiling: |
23,000 feet |
| Fuel Capacity: |
510 US gallons |
| Range: |
1000 miles |
| Fuel Type: |
87 octane |
| Fuel Consumption: |
97 gph both flight plan burn |
| Engines: |
2 Wright Cyclone SGR-1820-F
rated @ 710 HP each |
| Seating: |
12 Passengers |
| Crew: |
2 Pilots and 1 Flight Attendent |
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Engine Specifications
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Wright
Cyclone SGR-1820-F
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| Type: |
9 cylinder air cooled radial |
| Length: |
47.69 inches |
| Bore: |
6.125 inches |
| Stroke: |
6.875 inches |
| Displacement: |
1820 cubic inches |
| Compression Ratio: |
6.8 to 1 |
| Dry Weight: |
1365 lbs. |
| Ignition: |
Scintilla S9LU-5 |
| Fuel Grade: |
87 octane |
| Carburation: |
Stromberg PD12 |
| Performance: |
710 HP, geared 16:11 @ 1950 rpm @ 8000 ft |
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