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Douglas Aircraft DC-6
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Douglas Aircraft DC-6

1946 airliner family

35.81 mWingspan
704Units built

Overview

The Douglas DC-6 is a piston-powered airliner and cargo aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft Company from 1946 to 1958. Originally intended as a military transport near the end of World War II, Douglas reworked it after the war to compete with the Lockheed Constellation in the long-range commercial transport market. Douglas built over 700, and many still fly in cargo, military, and wildfire control roles.

Specifications

Dimensions

Length32.18 m
Wingspan35.81 m
Height8.66 m

Crew & capacity

Seats (max.)89

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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