Douglas C-132
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| C-132 | |
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| Type | transport |
| Manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft Company |
| Number built | 0 |
| Developed from | C-124 Globemaster II |
The Douglas C-132 was a proposed United States transport aircraft, based on the company's C-124 Globemaster II. It did not get past the mock-up stage. The C-132 was to powered by four 15,000 shp T57 turboprops, mounted on a swept wing. One T-57 was built for testing and installed in the nose of a C-124. Projected speed was to be 418 knots with a range of 2,200 nautical miles and a maximum payload of 137,000 pounds.[1]
[edit] Specifications (variant)
Data from The Encyclopedia of World Aircraft [2]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Wingspan: 186 ft 8 in (56.9 m)
Performance
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Related development
[edit] References
- AAHS Journal Vol.50, No.1, p.13-27, Douglas C-132
- ^ Remembering An Unsung Giant - The Douglas C-133 Cargomaster and Its People
- ^ The Encyclopedia of World Aircraft. (1997). Ed. Donald, David. Prospero Books. pg 355. ISBN 1-85605-375-X.
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