Douglas DC-6
Technical Specifications
| First Flight: |
February 15, 1946 |
| Number Built: |
342 were built for commercial & military use |
| Length: |
100 feet 7 inches |
| Wing Span: |
117 feet 6 inches |
| Height: |
28 feet 8 inches |
| Max Take-Off Wt.: |
97,200 lbs. |
| Max Landing Wt.: |
N/A |
| Empty Wt.: |
49,767 lbs. |
| Max Cruising Speed: |
328 mph 283 kts |
| Normal Cruising Speed: |
290 mph 252 kts |
| Approach Speed: |
140 mph 122 kts |
| Landing Speed: |
125 mph 110 kts |
| Stall Speed: |
93 mph 81 kts |
| Service Ceiling: |
25,000 feet |
| Fuel Capacity: |
4260 US gallons |
| Range: |
2587 miles |
| Fuel Type: |
100/130 or 108/135 octane |
| Fuel Consumption: |
540 gph both flight plan burn |
| Engines: |
4 Pratt & Whitney R-2800-34 rated at
2100 HP each |
| Seating: |
89 Passengers |
| Crew: |
3 Pilots and 3 Flight Attendents |
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Engine Specifications
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Pratt
& Whitney R-2800-34
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| Type: |
18 cylinder air cooled radial |
| Diameter: |
52.8 inches |
| Length: |
81.4 inches |
| Bore: |
5.75 inches |
| Stroke: |
6 inches |
| Displacement: |
2804 cubic inches |
| Compression Ratio: |
6.75 to 1 |
| Dry Weight: |
2390 lbs. |
| Ignition: |
Scintilla DLN-10 low tension |
| Fuel Grade: |
100/130 or 108/135 octane |
| Carburation: |
Stromberg PR-58E5
water injected & supercharged |
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