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C-47 RAF

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DescriptionThe Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner. It was used extensively by the Allies during World War II and remains in front-line service with various military operators. One of those operators was the Royal Air Force. Press Ag. 1 to release the parachutes and Ag. 2 to deploy them.

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 69.3ft (21.1m)
  • Length 48.0ft (14.6m)
  • Height 19.7ft (6.0m)
  • Empty Weight 12,655lbs (5,740kg)
  • Loaded Weight 17,252lbs (7,825kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.231
  • Wing Loading 32.0lbs/ft2 (156.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 539.2ft2 (50.1m2)
  • Drag Points 11322

Parts

  • Number of Parts 122
  • Control Surfaces 11
  • Performance Cost 663