Specifications and Performance

Douglas DC-6

 

Engine

4 x 2 100hp (1566kW ) P & W R2800-CA-15 air cooled radials

Wing Span

35.81m

117ft 6in

Length

30.66m

100ft 7in

Height

8.86m

29ft 1in

Wing Area

135.918sq m

1 463sq ft

Weight Empty

24 323kg

53 623lb

Weight Loaded

44 089kg

97 200lb

Cruising Speed

528km/h

328mph

Initial Climb

274 m/min

900ft/min

Service Ceiling

8 840m

29 000ft

Range (loaded)

5 375km

 3 340miles

 

Compiled by Don Cameron