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United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Curtiss C-46D 'Commando' SN: 44-78018

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Description
  Manufacturer:Curtiss
  Base model:C-46
  Designation:C-46
  Version:D
  Nickname:Commando
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Serial/Bureau Number:44-78018
  Location:United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio

Specifications
  Length: 76' 4" 23.2 m
  Height:22' 6.7 m
  Wingspan: 108' 32.9 m
  Gross Weight: 50,999 lb 23,129 kg
  Max Weight: 51,000 lb 23,129 kg

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

Performance
  Range: 1,200 miles 1,932 km
  Cruise Speed: 175 mph 281 km/h 151 kt
  Max Speed: 245 mph 394 km/h 212 kt
  Ceiling: 27,600 ft 8,412 m