Ron Alexander’s DC-3

Ron Alexander’s DC-3


US Specialty Insurance Company


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.

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Specifications

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+

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Photos

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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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