Travis Air Force Museum, Travis AFB California
Lockheed
C-56
'Lodestar'
SN: 41-19729
Exhibit photos
Description
  Manufacturer:
Lockheed
  Base model:
C-56
  Designation:
C-56
  Nickname:
Lodestar
  Designation System:
U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:
1925-1962
  Basic role:
Transport
  Serial/Bureau Number:
41-19729
  Location:
Travis Air Force Museum, Travis AFB California
Specifications
  Length:
49' 10"
15.1 m
  Height:
11' 1"
3.3 m
  Wingspan:
65' 6"
19.9 m
  Wingarea:
550.0 sq ft
51.0 sq m
  Empty Weight:
11,650 lb
5,283 kg
  Gross Weight:
17,500 lb
7,936 kg
Propulsion
  No. of Engines:
2
  Powerplant:
Wright R-1820-71
  Horsepower (each):
1200
Performance
  Range:
1,600 miles
2,576 km
  Max Speed:
253 mph
407 km/h
220 kt
  Ceiling:
23,300 ft
7,101 m