C-54

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C-54
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Specifications
Primary Function: Crew: Engines: Power: Weight Empty: Max. Weight: Seating: Length: Wingspan: Cruise Speed: Max. Speed: Initial Climb: Ceiling: Range: First Flight: Year Deployed:	transport four P&W R2000 radial 4 x 1,450 hp ea. 38,900 lbs. 73,000 lbs. 50 troops 93' 10"" 117' 6" 190 mph 275 mph 1,100 fpm 22,000 feet 4,000 miles 2/14/42 1942

The C-54 cargo transport, produced by Douglas and named the Skymaster is probably best known as the aircraft used by the president of the United States. It was the first to have the call sign "Air Force One" while carrying the president.

The C-54 was the first four-engined aircraft employed in the Berlin Airlift. It was used during WW II and the Korean War by both the United States and Great Britain. In addition to the deliveries of people and cargo, it also flew numerous search and rescue missions. By the time the Korean War ended, the C-54 had been exported to over thirty U.S. allies around the world.

After the War, the C-54 became the primary airliner used by Pan American Airways on flights from New York to London. Later, regularly scheduled flights took off between California and New Zealand.

A total of 1,170 C-54 aircraft were produced between 1942 and 1947.

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