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United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Douglas VC-118 'Liftmaster' SN: 46-505

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Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:C-118
  Designation:VC-118
  Nickname:Liftmaster
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Modified Mission:Staff transport
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  Serial/Bureau Number:46-505
  Location:United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio

Specifications
  Length: 100' 7" 30.6 m
  Height:28' 5" 8.6 m
  Wingspan: 117' 6" 35.8 m
  Wingarea: 1,463.0 sq ft 135.9 sq m
  Gross Weight: 93,198 lb 42,267 kg
  Max Weight: 93,200 lb 42,267 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-2800
  Horsepower (each): 2400

Performance
  Range: 2,728 miles 4,400 km
  Cruise Speed: 320 mph 515 km/h 278 kt
  Max Speed: 360 mph 579 km/h 312 kt
  Ceiling: 31,200 ft 9,509 m