Douglas DC-6

The DC-6B, retired by airlines transitioning from propeller to jet aircraft, along with the Convair CV.440, were the first aircraft of the Air Force dedicated exclusively to VIP transport or long-haul tasks.

The last flight was carried out in 1981, destination Capua, with the inscription “Ciao vecio” (Goodbye old man).

Technical Data:

  • Wingspan: 35.81 m;
  • Length: 32.20 m;
  • Height: 8.66 m;
  • Wing area: 135.35 sq m;
  • Unladen weight: 24,583 kg; 
  • Total weight: 48.125 kg;
  • Maximum speed: 576 km/h;
  • Range: 6,176 km.

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