Douglas C-47 Skytrain (Military DC-3)

15 Oct 2025 · © dzflux_photography

This aircraft, branded as 'The Berlin Train,' likely honors the Berlin Airlift operations from 1948-49 when C-47s played a critical role in supplying West Berlin.

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3 military variant)

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (Military DC-3 variant)

Aircraft

C-47 Skytrain (Military DC-3) DC3

Olive-green military with 'The Berlin Train' nose art

Airline

Military / Historical (no active airline)

Manufacturer

Douglas

Gear

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Location

Berlin Airlift Memorial

Frankfurt Main Airport · FRA/EDDF

50.0484, 8.5731

Open map

Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Pivotal military and civilian transport of WWII and postwar years; famous for involvement in the Berlin Airlift.

Fleet Rarity

Preserved example; operational DC-3/C-47s are rare but many exist in museums and airworthy collections.

Record Flights

Flew countless missions during the Berlin Airlift, D-Day, and postwar supply operations.

Safety & Events

Many were involved in D-Day paratrooper drops and the Berlin Airlift; significant contributor to allied logistics.

Future Outlook

Likely to remain as a preserved static display or museum piece.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines

Engine

28.96 meters

Wingspan

19.66 meters

Length

2,575 kilometers

Range

333 kilometers per hour

Speed

27 troops or up to 2,732 kg cargo

Capacity

12,701 kilograms

MTOW

5.16 meters

Height

895 kW (1,200 hp) per engine

Thrust

Approx. 93-98 dB (no official ICAO)

Noise

Registration and year of manufacture not visible; exact unit history requires further verification.