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The C-47 differed from the civilian DC-3 by way of numerous modifications, including being fitted with a cargo door, hoist attachment and strengthened floor - along with a shortened tail cone for glider-towing shackles, a… See more
C-47A Skytrain – Air Mobility Command Museum
C-47 | WWII Transport, Cargo & Paratrooper Plane
Mar 1, 2025 · C-47, U.S. military transport aircraft that served in all theatres during World War II and continued in service long afterward. It was used to haul cargo, transport troops, drop paratroops, tow gliders, and as a flying ambulance.
The Story of the C-47 Skytrain: Transporting …
Jun 7, 2024 · The military version, the C-47, featured modifications for combat readiness, including a reinforced floor, a large cargo door, and additional fuel capacity. The C-47’s versatility was unmatched, able to transport cargo, …
TINKER HISTORY: Douglas C-47 Skytrain - Tinker Air …
Feb 24, 2017 · The Douglas Aircraft Corporation C-47 “Skytrain” was a twin-engine, cargo and troop transport built around a cantilever low-wing …
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C-47 Skytrain - Palm Springs Air Museum
The C-47, a modified DC-3, became famous for carrying paratroopers and towing gliders full of soldiers and heavy equipment into battle. The C-47 was used to deploy the first airborne troops in July 1943 when C-47s dropped almost 4,000 …
C-47 Skytrain - Airplanes Online
The C-47 differed from the DC-3 in numerous modifications that included being fitted with a cargo door, a strengthened floor, a shortened tail cone for glider-towing shackles, and an astrodome in the cabin roof (see comparison below).
C-47 Skytrain | Douglas | Troop Transport Aircraft
The C-47 Skytrain was a twin-engine, low-wing monoplane with a streamlined fuselage and a tailwheel landing gear configuration. It featured a reliable and robust design, capable of carrying cargo, troops, and wounded personnel.
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (1935) - War History
Oct 8, 2018 · Of all-metal light alloy construction, the cantilever monoplane wing was set low on the fuselage, and provided with hydraulically operated split type trailing-edge flaps. The …
Douglas C-47 Skytrain / Dakota - Warbird Alley
From its pioneering of military airlifts over the hump, to its perfecting of the technique during the Berlin Airlift, the C-47 has been prized for its versatility and dependability, factors that explain …
