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Douglas C-47A 'Skytrain'

Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:C-47
  Designation:C-47
  Version:A
  Nickname:Skytrain
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
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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: 17,865 lb 8,103 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92
  Horsepower (each): 1200

Performance
  Range: 1,600 miles 2,575 km
  Cruise Speed: 160 mph 257 km/h 138 kt
  Max Speed: 230 mph 370 km/h 200 kt
  Ceiling: 24,000 ft 7,315 m

Known serial numbers
42-23300 / 42-23346, 42-23347 / 42-23355, 42-23356 / 42-23379, 42-23380 / 42-23412, 42-23413 / 42-23537 , 42-23538 / 42-23580 , 42-23581 / 42-23787 , 42-23788 / 42-23962 , 42-23963 / 42-24085 , 42-24086 / 42-24136 , 42-24137 / 42-24321 , 42-24322 / 42-24337 , 42-24338 / 42-24419 , 42-32924 / 42-32935 , 42-92024 / 42-92091 , 42-92092 / 42-92415 , 42-92416 / 42-92572 , 42-92573 / 42-92743 , 42-92744 / 42-92923 , 42-92924 / 42-93283 , 42-93284 / 42-93823 , 42-100436 / 42-100635 , 42-100636 / 42-100835 , 42-100836 / 42-101035 , 42-108794 / 42-108800 , 42-108801 / 42-108836 , 42-108837 / 42-108854 , 42-108855 / 42-108873 , 42-108874 / 42-108893 , 42-108894 / 42-108933 , 42-108934 / 42-108993 , 43-15033 / 43-15432 , 43-15433 / 43-15632 , 43-15633 / 43-16132 , 43-30640 / 43-30761 , 43-47963 / 43-48262

Examples of this type may be found at
MuseumCityState
Air Mobility Command MuseumDover AFBDelaware
Alaska ANG - 176th Gp, AnchorageKulis ANGBAlaska
Castle Air MuseumAtwaterCalifornia
Dyess Linear Air ParkDyess AFBTexas
Edward F. Beale MuseumBeale AFBCalifornia
Eighth Air Force MuseumBarksdale AFBLouisiana
Empire State Aerosciences MuseumScotiaNew York
Historic Aircraft Restoration ProjectsBrooklynNew York
Museum of Alaska Transportation & IndustryWasillaAlaska
North Dakota ANG - 119th FG, FargoFargoNorth Dakota
R.C.A.F. Memorial MuseumAstraOntario
South Dakota Air and Space MuseumEllsworth AFBSouth Dakota
Strategic Air Command MuseumAshlandNebraska
Valiant Air Command MuseumTitusvilleFlorida

C-47A on display

Air Mobility Command Museum

Castle Air Museum

Eighth Air Force Museum

Empire State Aerosciences Museum

Historic Aircraft Restoration Projects

South Dakota Air and Space Museum

Strategic Air Command Museum

Valiant Air Command Museum
 


 

Recent comments by our visitors
 Ted Brown
 Jackson, CA
I was a radio op in H&MS-17 in Iwakuni, Japan in the 70's. We flew the Marine Corp C-117 called the Super Goonies. A great old plane that just seemed to keep on flying.
10/23/2009 @ 13:30 [ref: 25206]
 mike
 los angeles, CA
I have seen a few C47's and dc3 's in my time.... I am 28 years old, and a filmmaker now... I remember seeing a dc3 or a c47, probably a dc3 on catalina island at the airfield they have there, it's called "the airport in the sky"... Amazing place, very windy up there. It does feel like you are in the sky because its atop a mountain. Now we are doing a film shoot, and we need the interior of a c 47 or a similar plane to film a few scenes inside of. there are two actors , the pilot and the navigator. Now we just need an airplane to film inside of. If all goes well, then we will need to film inside the plane again and again, because this is a recurring series of short films. We just need a few more planes which we are allowed to film inside, and then we will be all set. it does have to have light inside, for example a dark hangar with no light source would not work. if needed, we could bring in a few lights to plug in with extension cords, but its better to have some light entering the windows of the plane.

that's it ! good luck ! michaeljlogin1988@lycos.com 310-801-3460 looking forward to seeing what planes we have out there ! our crew will drive out to take a look.



06/24/2008 @ 03:12 [ref: 21588]
 Dr. Péter Moys
 Budapest Hungary, OTH
The airplane: Type:C-47A - 90DL
Factory No.: 20492
USAF Serial No.: 43-16026
Airframe constructed: in 1943, at Long Beach, California
In military service since: 1944


I am seeking for your assisstance to find a still picture of this airplane in USAF colors, probably taken at Erding AFB, Germany in 1950 -51.

I\'m looking for your reply. Best regards: P. Moys
08/18/2007 @ 04:24 [ref: 17665]
 Andrew Nielsen
 Fargo, ND
In response to Ted's comment about the Minnie H, it is currently on display at the Cass County Historical Society's historic village at Bonanzaville in West Fargo, ND as of 8/1/07. It is in good condition and visitors are able to walk inside the plane.

Here is their website for more information www.bonanzaville.com
08/01/2007 @ 06:55 [ref: 17406]
 Brian Jones
 Abingdon, YT
I have a slide of a USAF C-47 I took at Travis AFB Open House in 1968. The serial number is not 100% distinct. Possibilities are in the range 0-3XY7Z where X=3,5,8, Y=2,7 and Z=2,8 but 0-35772 is the most probable, I feel. The word WEATHER is on the fin.

I cant find 0-35772 or the other possibilities in Joe Baughers serial number web site. I am wondering if readers have any thoughts on this or suggestions of sources I could try. I would be most grateful for any help.
11/21/2006 @ 13:00 [ref: 14805]
 Chris Van Kerckhoven
 Geel - Province of Antwerp -Belgiu, OTH
I am currently researching the crash of Skytrain 42-108874 (7H-U)of the 306th Squadron. On 17 September 1944,on the very first day of Operation Market Garden, this ship crashed at G(h)eel - Larum. Any information on the plane, crew and mission would be most welcome !
03/24/2006 @ 22:32 [ref: 12911]
 H.MURRAY
 DEER PARK, NY
CHECK OUT THE AMERICAN AIRPOWER MUSEUM SITE,REPUBLIC AIRPORT IN LONG ISLAND,N.Y. WE FLY OUR SHIP AT INHOUSE SHOWS DURING THE SUMMER.WE ALSO FLY, P-40 TBMAVENGER , CORSAIR, B-25,L-39. WE WILL SOON HAYE THE P.B.Y. enjoy
01/28/2006 @ 10:45 [ref: 12355]
 Paulo
 rio de janeiro, AB
Please. Can anyone tell me the difference between a C47 A and a C47 B ? Thank you
Paulo
10/30/2005 @ 15:47 [ref: 11614]
 Paulo
 rio de janeiro, FL
Please. Can anyone tell me the difference between a C47 A and a C47 B ? Thank you
Paulo
10/30/2005 @ 15:45 [ref: 11613]
 John B.
 , MO
Myself and a few other A&P aircraft mechanics have been attempting to begin restoring a C-47. The only serious problem, of course, is money. Does anyone have any ideas on how to get some sponsorship money rolling in?

10/06/2004 @ 19:22 [ref: 8405]

 

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