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Douglas DC-6 wearing the Braniff
International Airways livery
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Short history and technical specs:
The Douglas DC-6
was built to compete with the popular Lockheed Constellation. It first flew
as a prototype (XC-112A) on February 15, 1946. The DC-6 remained in
production (DC-6B) until 1958. It was a fine passenger plane and remarkable
to still see them in service in the role of a firebomber.
Specifications; (DC-6B) Engines
(four)1,565 kW. (2,100 hp.) Pratt & Whitney Double Wasp CA 15 engines,
Wing Span; 35.81 m. (105' 7"), Length 32.18 m. (105' 7"), Maximum
take-off weight; 48,534 kg. (107,000 lbs.), Cruising speed; 507 km/h (315 mph.),
Range 4,835 km. (3,005 miles), Capacity (as a passenger liner); 54 - 102
passengers
The Douglas DC-6 Display model in the Braniff colors now available
on-line.
- Hand
carved from solid mahogany and painted with a special paint process. We
have recreated the legendary DC-6 as accurate as the original. Wingspan
19.75” and Length 18.5”.
- US$135.00
plus $10s/h
- Contact
us how to order.
- This
model will surely be a conversation piece of your study or office.
- Ask
us for other airplanes/airlines.
All shipments Guaranteed:
We guarantee all of our shipments.Since these models will
be shipped out direct from our model studio in the Philippines please allow
10 working days for delivery.We guarantee that the model will arrive safe or
we will replace it no questions asked.
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