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Grissom Air Park - Heritage Museum Foundation, Grissom AFB Indiana
Douglas C-47D 'Skytrain'

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Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:C-47
  Designation:C-47
  Version:D
  Nickname:Skytrain
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
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  Location:Grissom Air Park - Heritage Museum Foundation, Grissom AFB Indiana

Specifications
  Length: 64' 5" 19.6 m
  Height:16' 11" 5.1 m
  Wingspan: 95' 28.9 m
  Gross Weight: 33,000 lb 14,965 kg

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

Performance
  Range: 1,513 miles 2,436 km
  Cruise Speed: 175 mph 281 km/h 151 kt
  Max Speed: 232 mph 373 km/h 201 kt
  Ceiling: 24,450 ft 7,452 m