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Douglas EC-47D 'Skytrain'

Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:C-47
  Designation:EC-47
  Version:D
  Nickname:Skytrain
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Modified Mission:Special electronic installation
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Specifications
  Length: 64' 5" 19.6 m
  Height:16' 11" 5.1 m
  Wingspan: 95' 28.9 m
  Gross Weight: 33,000 lb 14,965 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90
  Horsepower (each): 1200

Performance
  Range: 1,513 miles 2,436 km
  Cruise Speed: 175 mph 281 km/h 151 kt
  Max Speed: 232 mph 373 km/h 201 kt
  Ceiling: 24,450 ft 7,452 m


 

Recent comments by our visitors
 James C. ( J.C. ) Wheeler
 
 Clarksville, AR
For the History of the EC-47, it's Mission and it's people, visit "The EC-47 History Site" at: http://www.ec47.com If you were a part of this mission, please join us on and become a part of the History of this Aircraft and it's Mission. If you know someone who was a part of this mission, please let them know about the Web-Site. Our next reunion will be in Dayton Ohio on September 16, 17 and 18th of next year, 2003. The Banquet Dinner will be at the Air Force Mueseum. Hoping to have the Air Force Band of Flight play at the event. Also working on another C-47 flyover.
Take Care. J.C.

08/28/2002 @ 09:14