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The Douglas C-54 Skymaster in Berlin Airlift commemorative colors, a rarely seen classic of WWII and post-war airlift history, caught on the ramp at a vintage aviation event.
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Aircraft identity
Registration
317228
ICAO Type
C-54
Model
C-54 Skymaster
Manufacturer
Douglas Aircraft Company
Airline
United States Air Force (historic; now likely private or commemorative operator)
Livery
United States Air Force - Berlin Airlift commemorative livery
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney R-2000 Twin Wasp (radial piston engines)
Thrust
Each engine: 1,450 HP (1,081 kW) at takeoff
Wingspan
35.81 meters
Length
28.60 meters
Height
8.38 meters
MTOW
32,000 kilograms
Range
6,080 kilometers
Capacity
Between 26-50 passengers, or over 10,000 kg cargo (variant dependent)
Cruise Speed
451 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
Not applicable (piston engines, pre-ICAO standards)
Location
Airport Code
LHV/KLHV
Airport Name
William T. Piper Memorial Airport
Camera
Device
iPhone 13