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The Douglas DC-6 was a natural evolution of the DC-4 with improved performance, increased accommodation, greater payload and a pressurized cabin. The more powerful engines help it fly significantly faster than the DC-4, and enable the aircraft to carry 3,000 pounds more payload over longer distances.
Douglas DC-6B, registered V5-NCG and named "Bateleur" was the last DC-6B ever to be built and is the only one of its type still in passenger configuration in the world. She often accompanies the Classic Airliners of Skyclass Aviation, the DC-3 and DC-4s, carrying up to 60 tourists to Africa’s exotic holiday destinations in business class comfort.
Specifications
Engines |
Four Pratt & Whitney R2800 18 cylinder radial piston engines rated at 2450hp each |
Wingspan: |
35.81m |
Length: |
32.46m |
Cruise Speed: |
507km/h |
Accommodation: |
60 passengers |
Take off run |
1,200m - 1,800m depending on weight, altitude and temperature |
Crew |
2 pilots, flight engineer, 2 attendants. |
Passengers |
60 |
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