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Douglas C-47 Dakota in Royal New Zealand Air Force livery, preserved in a museum setting — an icon of military aviation history.
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Douglas C-47 Dakota in Royal New Zealand Air Force livery, preserved in a museum setting — an icon of military aviation history.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
DC3
Model
C-47 Dakota (military DC-3 variant)
Manufacturer
Douglas
Airline
Royal New Zealand Air Force
Livery
Royal New Zealand Air Force
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines
Thrust
895 kW (1,200 hp) each
Wingspan
29.11 meters
Length
19.66 meters
Height
5.16 meters
MTOW
12,701 kg
Range
2,575 km
Capacity
Up to 28 troops, or up to 6,000 kg cargo
Cruise Speed
290 km/h
Noise Rating
Approx. 95 dB (no official ICAO rating for this vintage type)
Camera
Device
iPhone 12 Pro