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Douglas VC-117D 'Skytrooper'

Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:C-117
  Designation:VC-117
  Version:D
  Nickname:Skytrooper
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Modified Mission:Staff transport
  Crew:Pilot, Co-Pilot, Navigator
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Specifications
  Length: 67' 9" 20.6 m
  Height:18' 3" 5.5 m
  Wingspan: 90' 27.4 m
  Wingarea: 969.0 sq ft 90.0 sq m
  Empty Weight: 19,537 lb 8,860 kg
  Max Weight: 31,000 lb 14,058 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Wright R-1820-80
  Horsepower (each): 1475

Performance
  Cruise Speed: 251 mph 404 km/h 218 kt
  Max Speed: 270 mph 434 km/h 234 kt
  Climb: 1,300 ft/min 396 m/min