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National Museum of Naval Aviation, NAS Pensacola Florida
Douglas R4D-5 (C-47H) 'Skytrain' SN: 12418

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Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:R4D
  Designation:R4D
  Version:-5
  Nickname:Skytrain
  Equivalent to: C-47A
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1931-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Serial/Bureau Number:12418
  Location:National Museum of Naval Aviation, NAS Pensacola Florida

Specifications
  Length: 63' 3" 19.2 m
  Height:17' 5.1 m
  Wingspan: 95' 0" 28.9 m
  Wingarea: 987.0 sq ft 91.6 sq m
  Empty Weight: 16,578 lb 7,518 kg
  Gross Weight: 29,000 lb 13,151 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Wright R-1830-92
  Horsepower (each): 1200

Performance
  Range: 1,975 miles 3,180 km
  Cruise Speed: 135 mph 217 km/h 117 kt
  Max Speed: 227 mph 365 km/h 197 kt
  Climb: 940 ft/min 286 m/min
  Ceiling: 22,500 ft 6,857 m