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Travis Air Force Museum, Travis AFB California
Douglas C-54D 'Skymaster' SN: 42-72560

Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:C-54
  Designation:C-54
  Version:D
  Nickname:Skymaster
  Equivalent to: R5D-3 / C-54Q
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
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  Serial/Bureau Number:42-72560
  Location:Travis Air Force Museum, Travis AFB California

Specifications
  Length: 93' 10" 28.6 m
  Height:27' 6" 8.3 m
  Wingspan: 117' 6" 35.8 m
  Wingarea: 1,460.0 sq ft 135.6 sq m
  Empty Weight: 38,000 lb 17,233 kg
  Gross Weight: 62,000 lb 28,117 kg
  Max Weight: 73,000 lb 33,106 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-2000-11
  Horsepower (each): 1450

Performance
  Range: 3,100 miles 4,991 km
  Cruise Speed: 203 mph 326 km/h 176 kt
  Max Speed: 275 mph 442 km/h 238 kt
  Ceiling: 22,300 ft 6,796 m