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Description
| Manufacturer: | Douglas |
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| Base model: | R4D | ||
| Designation: | R4D | ||
| Version: | -8L | ||
| Nickname: | Skytrain | ||
| Designation System: | U.S. Navy / Marines | ||
| Designation Period: | 1931-1962 | ||
| Basic role: | Transport | ||
| Modified Mission: | Winterized |
Specifications
| Length: | 67' 9" | 20.6 m | |
| Height: | 18' 3" | 5.5 m | |
| Wingspan: | 90' 0" | 27.4 m | |
| Wingarea: | 969.0 sq ft | 90.0 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 19,537 lb | 8,860 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 31,000 lb | 14,058 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | Wright R-1820-80 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 1475 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 2,500 miles | 4,025 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 238 mph | 383 km/h | 207 kt |
| Max Speed: | 270 mph | 434 km/h | 234 kt |
| Climb: | 1,300 ft/min | 396 m/min | |
