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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