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DC-6 (Douglas 1947)
The DC-6 was to the DC-4 what the DC-3 was to the DC-2.
Four Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engines gave the DC-6 more than 8,400 hp and improved its speed to 350 mph from the DC-4’s 240 mph. Payload was increased from 11,000 to 14,000 pounds and range extended from 1,750 to 2,600 miles. Cabin pressure was maintained at 5,000 feet while flying at 20,000.
Photo Credit: Boeing Photo
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