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Description
| Manufacturer: | Curtiss | |
| Base model: | C-46 | |
| Designation: | C-46 | |
| Version: | H | |
| Nickname: | Commando | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1925-1962 | |
| Basic role: | Transport | |
Specifications
| Length: | 76' 4" | 23.2 m | |
| Height: | 22' | 6.7 m | |
| Wingspan: | 108' 1" | 32.9 m | |
| Wingarea: | 1,360.0 sq ft | 126.3 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 32,400 lb | 14,693 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 56,000 lb | 25,396 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | R-2800-51 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 2000 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 1,200 miles | 1,932 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 183 mph | 294 km/h | 158 kt |
| Max Speed: | 269 mph | 433 km/h | 234 kt |
| Climb: | 1,300 ft/min | 396 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 27,600 ft | 8,412 m | |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Bill Larkins , CA | The model designation system added some new items after World War II and the C-46H was one of them. I will post a photo of the Tech Data Legend on C-46H 42-107294 taken in December 1956 when it and other C-46s were at Oakland for overhaul. 09/23/2006 @ 18:55 [ref: 14272] |
| John D. Voss , CA | Aircraft was characterized by having a double tail wheel. Contract cancelled at V-J day and no aircraft were produced. 07/04/2006 @ 20:37 [ref: 13653] |
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