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C-47A Skytrain Model The Douglas C-47 Skytrain is a military transport that was developed from the Douglas DC-3 airliner. The C-47 was famous for its dependability, versatility, and ability to carry loads far heavier than the official specs allowed. Famous campaigns involving the C-47 were “flying the Hump” (transport over the Himalayas), dropping paratroops behind enemy lines on D-Day, and the post-war Berlin airlift. The C-47 was so useful that it was used by the U.S. military in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, and many are still flying in different countries around the world today.Specifications Length: 19.43 m Wingspan: 29.11 m Height: 5.18 m Empty weight: 8,225 kg Max takeoff weight: 14,000 kg Max speed: 360 km/h Range: 2,600 km Service Ceiling: 8,050 m Model Details Item No: 02828 Item Name: C-47A Skytrain Scale: 1:48 Item Type: Static Aircraft Model Brief: Length: 405mm, Wingspan: 604mm Total Parts: 338 pcs Metal Parts: 2 Die cast main landing gear strut Photo Etched Parts: 1 sheet Film Parts: Photo film instrument panel Resin Parts: N/A Total Sprues: 12 sprues plus 3 rubber tyres Paint Schemes C-47A-65-DL 2100521 “Kilroy” 92nd TCS/439th TCG, Upottery Devon, 6 June 1944 C-47A: “Turf-Sport Special”, 61st Troop Carrier Squadron operation Release Information Released Date: May 2008More Features Fuselage: Left and right fuselage are slide moulded with numberless rivet details Split cargo door with ladder made from astoundingly delicate photo-etched parts This model is part of our Specialty Range, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts alike! Department Code: 3619