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National Museum of Naval Aviation, NAS Pensacola Florida
Douglas C-118B 'Liftmaster' SN: 128424

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Description
Notes: Cargo/passenger transport similar to commercial douglas DC-6A (6 CREW, 79 TROOPS, OR 60 LITTERS) .
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:C-118
  Designation:C-118
  Version:B
  Nickname:Liftmaster
  Equivalent to: R6D-1 DC-6A
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  See Also:
  Serial/Bureau Number:128424
  Location:National Museum of Naval Aviation, NAS Pensacola Florida

Specifications
  Length: 105' 7" 32.1 m
  Height:28' 8" 8.7 m
  Wingspan: 117' 6" 35.8 m
  Wingarea: 1,463.0 sq ft 135.9 sq m
  Empty Weight: 49,767 lb 22,570 kg
  Gross Weight: 107,000 lb 48,526 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-2800-52W
  Horsepower (each): 2500

Performance
  Range: 2,925 miles 4,710 km
  Cruise Speed: 315 mph 507 km/h 274 kt
  Climb: 1,010 ft/min 307 m/min