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Boeing C-98 'Clipper'

Description
  Manufacturer:Boeing
  Base model:C-98
  Designation:C-98
  Nickname:Clipper
  Equivalent to: B-314
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Crew:10
  First Flew:3/20/41

Specifications
  Length: 106' 32.3 m
  Height:27' 7" 8.4 m
  Wingspan: 152' 46.3 m
  Wingarea: 2,867.0 sq ft 266.3 sq m
  Empty Weight: 50,268 lb 22,797 kg
  Gross Weight: 84,000 lb 38,095 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: Wright GR-2600
  Horsepower (each): 1600

Performance
  Cruise Speed: 184 mph 296 km/h 160 kt
  Max Speed: 199 mph 320 km/h 172 kt
  Ceiling: 19,600 ft 5,973 m

Known serial numbers
42-88622, 42-88630 / 42-88632