Type sheet: doc39

Douglas C 39 A
Transport Aircraft, USA, 1939

[Technical Data] [Expo/Images] - [ Douglas] [ Transport A/C 1939-1945]

Description:

The C39 is the forerunner of the C47 Dakota.
The hull was from a DC3, the landing gear
from a B18 bomber. Douglas did build 35 which
were used in manz important operations like
the evacuation of the Phillippines and the
airlift to Great Britain.

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

66.404 ft

20.240 m

Greatest height :

17.290 ft

5.270 m

Wingspan :

91.503 ft

27.890 m

Max take off weight :

21004.8 lbs

9526.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

183 kts

338 km/h

Cruising speed :

134 kts

249 km/h

Service ceiling :

22172 ft

6758 m

Range :

782 nm

1448 km

Propulsion

Kind :

KSte

Type :

Wright R 1820

Power rating (max.) :

962 hp

975 ps

Count :

2

2

Total power rating (max.) :

1923 hp

1950 ps