Sabena Douglas DC-6 1955 Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_DC-6#mediaviewer/File:Douglas_DC-6B_OO-CTI_Sabena_Ringway_13.11.55_edited-1.jpg
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The Douglas DC-6 is a piston two engined airliner and transport aircraft. It was intended as a military aircraft by the end of World War 1.
It was used in the United States Air Force and Navy, the C-118 Liftmaster for USAF and the R6D for the Navy. Aircraft Series: XC-112A The United States improvement on the DC-4 (C-54) DC-6 The initial production aircraft, 68 seats for domestic routes and 64 for transatlantic with more crew. DC-6A This was the freighter version, fitted with a cargo door on the main deck. DC-6B-ST Passenger variety of the DC-6A with out the cargo door. DC-6C Swing tail freighter version of the DC-6B. VC-118 United States military aircraft, for presidential transport. C-118B RD6-1s redisigned VC-118B C-118Bs converted for staff transport. RD6-1 For the United States navy, 65 built. RD6-1Z Four RD6-1s converted for staff transport. |
Purpose: Airliner and Transport Aircraft
First Flight: February 15 1946 Introduction: March 1947 Status: In limited service Production: 1946-1958 Number Built: 704 Developed from: DC-4 Specifications:
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