Douglas Aircraft Company C-47 Skytrain

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A preserved Douglas C-47 Skytrain in U.S. military markings, photographed among other historic aircraft beneath a clear mountain-framed sky.

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Aircraft

C-47 Skytrain DC3

Natural-metal finish with U.S. military star-and-bar insignia

Manufacturer

Douglas Aircraft Company

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 82.0

Great clarity and classic aircraft, but front obscured and adjacent plane in background competes for attention.

Location

Palm Springs Air Musuem

Palm Springs International Airport · PSP/KPSP

33.8317, -116.5050

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Airport

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Aviation History

The C-47 was the military transport version of the Douglas DC-3 and played a major role in Allied air transport during the Second World War.

Fleet Rarity

The type survives in substantial numbers, with examples preserved and some still flying.

Future Outlook

Displayed as a preserved historic aircraft.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp

Engine

29.11 m

Wingspan

19.66 m

Length

2,400 km

Range

333 km/h

Speed

28 passengers

Capacity

14,060 kg

MTOW

5.16 m

Height