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Douglas VC-54N 'Skymaster'

Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:C-54
  Designation:VC-54
  Version:N
  Nickname:Skymaster
  Equivalent to: C-54A
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Modified Mission:Staff transport
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Specifications
  Length: 93' 10" 28.6 m
  Height:27' 6" 8.3 m
  Wingspan: 117' 6" 35.8 m
  Wingarea: 1,460.0 sq ft 135.6 sq m
  Empty Weight: 37,000 lb 16,780 kg
  Gross Weight: 62,000 lb 28,117 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-2000-7
  Horsepower (each): 1290

Performance
  Range: 3,900 miles 6,280 km
  Max Speed: 275 mph 442 km/h 238 kt
  Ceiling: 22,000 ft 6,705 m