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Fairchild EC-82A 'Packet'

Description
  Manufacturer:Fairchild
  Base model:C-82
  Designation:EC-82
  Version:A
  Nickname:Packet
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Modified Mission:Special electronic installation

Specifications
  Length: 77' 1" 23.4 m
  Height:26' 6" 8.0 m
  Wingspan: 106' 6" 32.4 m
  Wingarea: 1,400.0 sq ft 130.0 sq m
  Empty Weight: 32,500 lb 14,739 kg
  Gross Weight: 54,000 lb 24,489 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-2800-85
  Horsepower (each): 2100

Performance
  Range: 3,785 miles 6,095 km
  Max Speed: 281 mph 452 km/h 244 kt
  Climb: 950 ft/min 289 m/min
  Ceiling: 21,200 ft 6,461 m