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Description
| Manufacturer: | Douglas | |
| Base model: | C-47 | |
| Designation: | C-47 | |
| Version: | A | |
| Nickname: | Skytrain | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1925-1962 | |
| Basic role: | Transport | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 63' 9" | 19.4 m | |
| Height: | 17' | 5.1 m | |
| Wingspan: | 95' 6" | 29.1 m | |
| Wingarea: | 987.0 sq ft | 91.6 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 17,865 lb | 8,103 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 1200 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 1,600 miles | 2,575 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 160 mph | 257 km/h | 138 kt |
| Max Speed: | 230 mph | 370 km/h | 200 kt |
| Ceiling: | 24,000 ft | 7,315 m | |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Air Mobility Command Museum | Dover AFB | Delaware |
| Alaska ANG - 176th Gp, Anchorage | Kulis ANGB | Alaska |
| Castle Air Museum | Atwater | California |
| Dyess Linear Air Park | Dyess AFB | Texas |
| Edward F. Beale Museum | Beale AFB | California |
| Eighth Air Force Museum | Barksdale AFB | Louisiana |
| Empire State Aerosciences Museum | Scotia | New York |
| Historic Aircraft Restoration Projects | Brooklyn | New York |
| Museum of Alaska Transportation & Industry | Wasilla | Alaska |
| North Dakota ANG - 119th FG, Fargo | Fargo | North Dakota |
| R.C.A.F. Memorial Museum | Astra | Ontario |
| South Dakota Air and Space Museum | Ellsworth AFB | South Dakota |
| Strategic Air Command Museum | Ashland | Nebraska |
| Valiant Air Command Museum | Titusville | Florida |
C-47A on display
Air Mobility Command Museum | Castle Air Museum | Eighth Air Force Museum | Empire State Aerosciences Museum | |
Historic Aircraft Restoration Projects | Strategic Air Command Museum | Valiant Air Command Museum |
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| Dr. Péter Moys Budapest Hungary, OTH | The airplane: Type:C-47A - 90DL
Factory No.: 20492 USAF Serial No.: 43-16026 Airframe constructed: in 1943, at Long Beach, California In military service since: 1944 I am seeking for your assisstance to find a still picture of this airplane in USAF colors, probably taken at Erding AFB, Germany in 1950 -51. I\'m looking for your reply. Best regards: P. Moys 08/18/2007 @ 04:24 [ref: 17665] |
| Andrew Nielsen Fargo, ND | In response to Ted's comment about the Minnie H, it is currently on display at the Cass County Historical Society's historic village at Bonanzaville in West Fargo, ND as of 8/1/07. It is in good condition and visitors are able to walk inside the plane.
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| Brian Jones Abingdon, YT | I have a slide of a USAF C-47 I took at Travis AFB Open House in 1968. The serial number is not 100% distinct. Possibilities are in the range 0-3XY7Z where X=3,5,8, Y=2,7 and Z=2,8 but 0-35772 is the most probable, I feel. The word WEATHER is on the fin.
I cant find 0-35772 or the other possibilities in Joe Baughers serial number web site. I am wondering if readers have any thoughts on this or suggestions of sources I could try. I would be most grateful for any help. 11/21/2006 @ 13:00 [ref: 14805] |
| Chris Van Kerckhoven Geel - Province of Antwerp -Belgiu, OTH | I am currently researching the crash of Skytrain 42-108874 (7H-U)of the 306th Squadron. On 17 September 1944,on the very first day of Operation Market Garden, this ship crashed at G(h)eel - Larum. Any information on the plane, crew and mission would be most welcome ! 03/24/2006 @ 22:32 [ref: 12911] |
| H.MURRAY DEER PARK, NY | CHECK OUT THE AMERICAN AIRPOWER MUSEUM SITE,REPUBLIC AIRPORT IN LONG ISLAND,N.Y. WE FLY OUR SHIP AT INHOUSE SHOWS DURING THE SUMMER.WE ALSO FLY, P-40 TBMAVENGER , CORSAIR, B-25,L-39. WE WILL SOON HAYE THE P.B.Y. enjoy 01/28/2006 @ 10:45 [ref: 12355] |
| Paulo rio de janeiro, AB | Please. Can anyone tell me the difference between a C47 A and a C47 B ? Thank you
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| Paulo rio de janeiro, FL | Please. Can anyone tell me the difference between a C47 A and a C47 B ? Thank you
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| John B. , MO | Myself and a few other A&P aircraft mechanics have been attempting to begin restoring a C-47. The only serious problem, of course, is money. Does anyone have any ideas on how to get some sponsorship money rolling in?
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| Angela Houston, TX | I'm looking for a C-47A serial number 43-30695 flown from
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