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Castle Air Museum, Atwater California
Lockheed C-56 'Lodestar' SN: SAAF 1373

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Description
  Manufacturer:Lockheed
  Base model:C-56
  Designation:C-56
  Nickname:Lodestar
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Serial/Bureau Number:SAAF 1373
  Location:Castle Air Museum, Atwater California

Specifications
  Length: 49' 10" 15.1 m
  Height:11' 1" 3.3 m
  Wingspan: 65' 6" 19.9 m
  Wingarea: 550.0 sq ft 51.0 sq m
  Empty Weight: 11,650 lb 5,283 kg
  Gross Weight: 17,500 lb 7,936 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Wright R-1820-71
  Horsepower (each): 1200

Performance
  Range: 1,600 miles 2,576 km
  Max Speed: 253 mph 407 km/h 220 kt
  Ceiling: 23,300 ft 7,101 m