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Castle Air Museum, Atwater California
Douglas C-47A 'Skytrain' SN: 43-15977

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Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:C-47
  Designation:C-47
  Version:A
  Nickname:Skytrain
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
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  Serial/Bureau Number:43-15977
  Location:Castle Air Museum, Atwater California

Specifications
  Length: 63' 9" 19.4 m
  Height:17' 5.1 m
  Wingspan: 95' 6" 29.1 m
  Wingarea: 987.0 sq ft 91.6 sq m
  Empty Weight: 17,865 lb 8,103 kg

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

Performance
  Range: 1,600 miles 2,575 km
  Cruise Speed: 160 mph 257 km/h 138 kt
  Max Speed: 230 mph 370 km/h 200 kt
  Ceiling: 24,000 ft 7,315 m