V5-NCG - 1956 DOUGLAS DC 6


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    Aircraft Summary


    General

    Year
    1956
    Manufacturer
    DOUGLAS
    Model
    DC-6
    Serial Number
    45564
    Registration #
    V5-NCG
    Condition
    Used
    Description
    Although there are many DC-6A and C-118 cargo versions in operation around the world, the DC-6B passenger liners were mostly “mothballed” as fiercely competitive airlines clamoured for more speed and greater seating capacities. The DC-6B represented the golden era of “style” flying!! VIP transport for former Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda VIP transports for former President of Yugoslavia field Marshall Josip Broz Tito. One of the last passenger DC -GB of its kind, Red Bull owns and flies the other remainder. Beautifully preserved time capsule.

    Airframe

    Total Time
    11215.0
    Airframe Notes
    Total time 11215

    Engine 1

    Engine 1 Notes
    Powered by four Pratt & Whitney R2800 CB16 radial piston engines Number of cylinders: 18 per engine (72 total of 4 engines) Configuration: Air cooled double row radial Displacement: 45,75 litres per engine Diameter: 1,34 m Length: 2,07 m Weight: 1,086 kg Compression ratio: 6,75:1 S/N TSO P31310 990.18 P29331 983.48 P34647 484.48 30194 572.58

    Props

    Prop Notes
    Hamilton 3 blade, variable pitch with Reverse Thrust. All 4 Pros AD 81-13-06 r2 were due on Feb2014 S/N TSO 002 2645.35 208711 221.23 012 2566.23 007 2645.33

    Avionics

    Avionics/Radios
    1 x NAV/COM/GPS GNC40 GARMIN 1 x NAV/COM KX155 KING 1 x ADF KR87 KING 2 x XPDR DT76A KING 1 x ELT E-ot ACK 2 x Audio Panel KMA25H KING 1 x Radar KWX56 KING T 1 x CD Player AICD111 1 x PA Amplifier AA20-431 NAT

    Additional Equipment

    Additional Equipment
    Length: 32,46 m Wing Span: 35,81 m Height: 8,73 m Max Take-off Weight: 47,182 kg Max Landing Weight: 41,363 kg Empty Weight: 27,860 kg Max Cruising Speed: 579 km/h Normal Cruising Speed: 507 km/h Approach Speed: 226 km/h Landing Distance: 800-1,200 m Take-off Distance: 1,200 – 1,800 m Crew: 1 Captain, 1 First Officer, 1 Flight Engineer, 1 Flight Technician, 2 Attendants

    Exterior

    Exterior Notes
    Blue, White

    Interior

    Interior Notes
    Seating for 60


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