History:
This aircraft was manufactured as a true DC-3 but was used during WWII to carry troops within the United States. It was delivered to Braniff Airways in 1940 and Braniff subsequently used it for troops during 1942-1943. This airplane is the second highest time DC-3 still flying with over 82,000 airframe hours.
Registration Number | Date of Manufacture |
N28AA | 1939 |
Aircraft Role | Nickname |
Transport | “Gooney Bird”, |
Aircraft Type: | Wingspan: |
Douglas C-47 | 95 feet |
Overall length: | Empty weight: |
64 feet 5.5 inches | 18,000 lbs |
Gross weight: | Fuel capacity: |
25,200 pounds | 2125 miles |
Oil capacity | Engine type: |
Two 1200 hp Pratt & Whitney R1830 engines | |
Propeller type: | Max Speed |
Three Blade Hamilton Standard | 230 mph |
Rate of Climb | Cruise Speed |
slow | 207 mph |
Service Ceiling | Number of Crew |
23,200 feet | Two Crew |
Armament | Bomb Load |
None | None |
Number Built | Number Surviving |
13177 | 300+ |
Restoration
The airplane was restored in 1991.
Restoration Images
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Links
http://www.dc3training.com
http://www.peachstateaero.com
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