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Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins AFB Georgia
Douglas C-47J 'Skytrain' SN: 43-49442

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Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:C-47
  Designation:C-47
  Version:J
  Nickname:Skytrain
  Equivalent to: C-47B
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Crew:Pilot, Co-Pilot, Navigator
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  Serial/Bureau Number:43-49442
  Location:Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins AFB Georgia

Specifications
  Length: 63' 9" 19.4 m
  Height:17' 5.1 m
  Wingspan: 95' 6" 29.1 m
  Wingarea: 987.0 sq ft 91.6 sq m
  Empty Weight: 18,135 lb 8,226 kg
  Gross Weight: 30,934 lb 14,058 kg
  Max Weight: 31,000 lb 14,061 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90
  Horsepower (each): 1200

Performance
  Range: 1,600 miles 2,575 km
  Cruise Speed: 160 mph 257 km/h 138 kt
  Max Speed: 224 mph 360 km/h 194 kt
  Climb: 10,000 ft/min 3,050 m/min
  Ceiling: 26,400 ft 8,045 m