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Douglas DC-6

Commercial · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Douglas DC-6 — Commercial
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The Douglas DC-6 is a piston-powered airliner and cargo aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft Company from 1946 to 1958. Originally intended as a military transport near the end of World War II, Douglas reworked it after the war to compete with the Lockheed Constellation in the long-range commercial transport market. Douglas built over 700, and many still fly in cargo, military, and wildfire control roles.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Commercial
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)