Douglas DC-4 - Specifications (DC-4-1009)

Specifications (DC-4-1009)

General characteristics

• Crew: 4
• Capacity: Up to 86 passengers
• Length: 93 ft 10 in (28.6 m)
• Wingspan: 117 ft 6 in (35.8 m)
• Height: 27 ft 6 in (8.38 m)
• Wing area: 1,460ft² (135.6 m²)
• Empty weight: 43,300 lb (19,640 kg)
• Loaded weight: 63,500 lb (28,800 kg)
• Max. takeoff weight: 73,000 lb (33,100 kg)
• Powerplant: 4 × Pratt & Whitney R-2000 radial engine, 1,450 hp (1,081 kW) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 280 mph (450 km/h)
• Cruise speed: 227 mph (365 km/h)
• Range: 4,250 mi (6,839 km)
• Service ceiling: 22,300 ft (6,800 m)
• Wing loading: 43.5 lb/ft² (212.4 kg/m²)
• Power/mass: 10.9 lb/hp (6.6 kg/kW)