Aircraft 50821 Data
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50821
1944 Douglas C-117D, c/n 43322
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Airframe Info
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| Model | C-117D Search all Douglas C-117D |
| Year built | 1944 |
| Construction Number (C/N) | 43322 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Number of Seats | 32 |
| Number of Engines | 2 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model | Wright R-1820-80 |
Aircraft
| Registration Number | 50821 |
| Current Status | Preserved |
Owner
| Owner | |
| Address |
National Museum of Naval Aviation Pensacola, Florida United States |
User Comments
Glenn Chatfield, 2013-02-08 16:30:19
Built in 1944 as as C-47B 43-49615 cn 26876.
In December 1944 the plane was transferred to the US Navy, who re-designated the plane as an R4D-6.
In 1951-52 it was converted to R4D-8 (Super DC-3), with the new cn 43322
In 1962, with the new tri-service designation system, the plane was re-designated as C-117D.
In December 1944 the plane was transferred to the US Navy, who re-designated the plane as an R4D-6.
In 1951-52 it was converted to R4D-8 (Super DC-3), with the new cn 43322
In 1962, with the new tri-service designation system, the plane was re-designated as C-117D.