Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter | |
|---|---|
| País | E.e.u.u |
| Papel | Aviones de transporte militar |
| Primer vuelo | 9 de noviembre de 1944 |
| Construido | 888 |
el Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter fue un avión de carga militar pesada de largo alcance desarrollado a partir de los bombarderos B-29 y B-50. El trabajo de diseño comenzó en 1942, el primero de los 3 prototipos XC-97 voló el 9 de noviembre de 1944 (ninguno vio combate), y el primero de los 6 YC-97 de prueba de servicio voló el 11 de marzo de 1947. Todos estos se basaban en la estructura de aleación 24ST y los motores Wright R-3350 del B-29 pero con un lóbulo superior del fuselaje de mayor diámetro (haciendo una figura de ocho o sección de 'doble burbuja') y tenían la cola vertical B-29 con la posición de los artilleros en blanco. Entre 1944 y 1958, se construyeron 888 C-97 en varias versiones, siendo 811 kc-97 petroleros. Los C-97 sirvieron en el puente aéreo de Berlín, la Guerra de Corea y la Guerra de Vietnam.
Fuente: Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter en Wikipedia
| Boeing C-97G Stratofreighter Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Bill Maloney |
| Localisation | Unknow |
| Photos | 62 |
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General Characteristics and Role
The **Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter** was a long-range strategic military transport aircraft developed from the successful B-29 Superfortress bomber during World War II. The **C-97G** represents the ultimate pure transport variant, though many were later converted to the KC-97 aerial tanker role. The aircraft is recognizable by its distinctive, large double-deck fuselage, which was optimized for carrying heavy cargo, large vehicles, and up to 130 fully equipped troops. The C-97 was vital during the **Korean War** and for supporting the Distant Early Warning (DEW) line, as well as the **Berlin Airlift**, where its speed and capacity proved invaluable. Its pressurized cabin allowed for long-range, high-altitude operations.
| Property | Typical Value (C-97G) |
|---|---|
| Papel | Strategic Military Transport, Cargo/Troop Carrier |
| National Origin | Estados Unidos |
| Fabricante | Boeing |
| First Flight (Prototype XC-97) | 9 de noviembre de 1944 |
| Equipo | 5 (Pilot, Co-pilot, Navigator, Flight Engineer, Radio Operator) + Loadmasters |
| Capacity (Troops/Cargo) | Up to 130 troops or 35,000 lb (16,000 kg) of cargo |
| Longitud | 33.63 m (110 ft 4 in) |
| Envergadura | 43.05 m (141 ft 3 in) |
| Altura | 11.66 m (38 ft 3 in) |
| Empty Weight | 37,420 kg (82,500 lb) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 77,110 kg (170,000 lb) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engine: 4 x **Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major** 28-cylinder air-cooled radial engines.
- Power Output (Per Engine): 2,610 kW (3,500 hp) (Water/Methanol injected).
- Maximum Speed: 603 km/h (375 mph; 326 kn).
- Cruise Speed: 480 km/h (300 mph).
- Range: 6,920 km (4,300 mi; 3,730 nmi).
- Service Ceiling: 10,670 m (35,000 ft).
Design and Variants
- Fuselage Design: Features a unique “figure-8” cross-section, which was crucial for maintaining pressurization and accommodating the large cargo door/ramp in the belly.
- Loading: Cargo was loaded via a large ramp that dropped down from the belly in the rear of the fuselage, allowing vehicles to drive directly into the lower deck.
- KC-97 Conversion: Most C-97s were converted to the **KC-97 Stratofreighter** aerial tanker, primarily for refueling B-47 and B-52 bombers, extending their operational life through the 1960s.
- Power Issues: The R-4360 engines were complex and maintenance-intensive, particularly when utilizing the power-boosting water injection system.
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