Douglas DC-4
Civilian
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The Douglas DC-4 first flew in 1942 and became a landmark American airliner and military transport. Powered by four engines, it cruised at 451 km/h and carried four crew across intercontinental routes. This aircraft defined postwar civil aviation standards.
Specifications
- Role
- Airliner/transport aircraft
- Origin
- United States
- Crew
- 4
- Engines
- 4
- First flight
- 1942
- Length
- 28.6 m
- Wingspan
- 35.8 m
- Max speed
- 451 km/h