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