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National Museum of Naval Aviation, NAS Pensacola Florida
Curtiss R5C-1 'Commando' SN: 39611 REG: N611Z

Description
  Manufacturer:Curtiss
  Base model:R5C
  Designation:R5C
  Version:-1
  Nickname:Commando
  Equivalent to: C-46A
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1931-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Serial/Bureau Number:39611
  Registration Number:N611Z
  Location:National Museum of Naval Aviation, NAS Pensacola Florida

Specifications
  Length: 76' 4" 23.2 m
  Height:22' 6.7 m
  Wingspan: 108' 1" 32.9 m
  Wingarea: 1,360.0 sq ft 126.3 sq m
  Empty Weight: 32,400 lb 14,693 kg
  Gross Weight: 56,000 lb 25,396 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-2800-51
  Horsepower (each): 2000

Performance
  Range: 1,200 miles 1,932 km
  Cruise Speed: 183 mph 294 km/h 158 kt
  Max Speed: 269 mph 433 km/h 234 kt
  Climb: 1,300 ft/min 396 m/min
  Ceiling: 27,600 ft 8,412 m