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DC-6B

Douglas · USA

The DC-6B was the ultimate money-maker for postwar airlines due to its reliability and low operating costs.

Legacy Fact: Widely considered the best-handling piston airliner ever built.
Technical Specifications
CRUISE SPEED430 km/h
MAX RANGE4,800 km
CAPACITY102 Passengers
ENGINES4x P&W R-2800