Illustrated description of 52-passenger day and 26-passenger night plane, powered by four Pratt and Whitney 18-cyl, radial, single-stage, 2-speed engines delivering 2100 hp at 2800 rpm; extensive use of high strength aluminum alloy 75S makes possible weight saving of 800 lb; wing structure incorporates thermal anti-icing system; windows are hermetically sealed, fog and frost proof; span 117 ft 6 in.; length 100 ft 7 in.; max height 28 ft 5 in.


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    Title :

    Douglas DC-6 transport


    Additional title:

    Aero Digest


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Aero Digest ; 55 , n 4


    Publication date :

    1947


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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