Douglas C-47 Skytrain / Dakota |
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Italeri #1338 (1/72) |
This model depicts KN340, "Spirit of Middlesex", callsign VM-YBN of 243 squadron
based at Camden NSW, Sept 1945 to support the British fleet.
Roundels & fin flash converted to match RAAF style.
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C-47 Information |
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Role: | Transport |
| Country: | U.S. | |
| Manufacturer: | Douglas | |
| First Flight: | 1941 | |
| No Produced: | 10000+ |
The DC-3 was definitely one of the most famous transport aircraft of aviation history thanks to its reliability, flexibility & service life. During WW2 it was developed into a dedicated military version; the C-47 Skytrain.
Produced in large numbers, it was used extensively by allies on all fronts. In particular, the C-47's received by RAF & Commonwealth Air forces took the name "Dokata" & they were used for logistics, tactical transport, launch of paratroopers & medical evacuation.
| Specifications: | |
| crew: | 4 |
| length: | 19.43m |
| wingspan: | 29.41m |
| height: | 5.18m |
| weight (empty): | 8226kg |
| weight (loaded): | 11793g |
| Performance: | |
| Powerplant: | 2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90c Twin Wasp 14-cylinder engines, 1200hp each |
| Max Speed: | 360km/h |
| Range: | 2575km |
| Service Ceiling: | 8,045m |