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MCAS El Toro Historical Foundation, Irvine California
Douglas VC-54P 'Skymaster' SN: 90392

Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:C-54
  Designation:VC-54
  Version:P
  Nickname:Skymaster
  Equivalent to: R5D-2F R5D-2Z
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Modified Mission:Staff transport
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  Serial/Bureau Number:90392
  Location:MCAS El Toro Historical Foundation, Irvine California

Specifications
  Length: 93' 10" 28.6 m
  Height:27' 6" 8.3 m
  Wingspan: 117' 6" 35.8 m
  Wingarea: 1,460.0 sq ft 135.6 sq m
  Empty Weight: 37,000 lb 16,780 kg
  Gross Weight: 62,000 lb 28,117 kg
  Max Weight: 73,000 lb 33,106 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-2000-7
  Horsepower (each): 1350

Performance
  Range: 2,000 miles 3,220 km
  Cruise Speed: 192 mph 309 km/h 167 kt
  Max Speed: 265 mph 426 km/h 230 kt
  Ceiling: 22,000 ft 6,705 m