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Spotter's notes
This aircraft is used by Everts Air Fuel primarily for transporting fuel and cargo to remote Alaskan communities, making it one of the last commercial piston-engine propliners still in operation.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N17608
ICAO Type
DC6
Model
DC-6
Manufacturer
Douglas
Airline
Everts Air Fuel
Livery
Everts Air Fuel
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines
Thrust
No jet thrust; piston: each R-2800 produces ~2,400 hp
Wingspan
35.81 m
Length
32.18 m
Height
8.67 m
MTOW
48,988 kg
Range
7,183 km
Capacity
Up to 89 passengers (passenger version) or 12,750 kg cargo (freighter)
Cruise Speed
507 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 3, ~101 dB (older piston standard)