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Douglas DC-6A
The DC-6A is the all-cargo DC-6, first flown on September 29, 1949 and approved by the FAA in April 1951. Four Pratt and Whitney Double Wasp radial engines, the CB-16 or CB-17, or the military R-2800-52W or -83AM series, power it; Boeing's history gives them 2,400 horsepower each. Its highest maximum take-off weight on the data sheet is 107,000 lb, or 48,534 kg, with a zero-fuel weight of 83,200 lb and a landing weight of 88,200 lb. The same data sheet covers its military twins, the Air Force C-118A and the Navy R6D-1. Boeing calls the DC-6A larger than the first DC-6 but gives dimensions only for the family, so this page leaves them out and has no drawing.
- Engines
- Four piston engines on the wings: Pratt and Whitney Double Wasp CB-16 or CB-17; R-2800-52W, -83AM5 or -83AM7
- Max takeoff weight
- 107,000 lb (48,534 kg)
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Specifications
| First flight | September 29, 1949 |
|---|---|
| Status | Still flying with a few operators |
| Type codes | ICAO DC6 |
Who flies it now
23 flights by other operators
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