Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter | |
|---|---|
| 국가 | 미국 |
| 역할 | 군용 수송기 |
| 첫 비행 | 1944년 11월 9일 |
| 내장 | 888 |
Tthe 보잉 C-97 성층화물기 B-29 및 B-50 폭격기에서 개발 된 장거리 중장비였습니다. 설계 작업은 1942 년에 시작되었으며, 1944 년 11 월 9 일에 3 대의 프로토 타입 XC-97 중 첫 번째 XC-97이 비행했으며 (전투는 못함), 6 대의 서비스 테스트 YC-97 중 첫 번째는 1947 년 3 월 11 일에 비행했습니다. 이 모든 것은 B-29의 24ST 합금 구조와 Wright R-3350 엔진을 기반으로 했지만 더 큰 직경의 동체 상엽(8자 또는 '이중 버블' 섹션 만들기)을 가지고 있었고 B-29 수직 꼬리는 포수 위치가 비어 있었습니다. 1944년에서 1958년 사이에 여러 버전의 C-97 888대가 건조되었으며 811대는 KC-97 급유기였습니다. C-97은 베를린 공수, 한국 전쟁, 베트남 전쟁에서 복무했습니다.
소스: Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter on Wikipedia
| Boeing C-97G Stratofreighter Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Bill Maloney |
| Localisation | Unknow |
| Photos | 62 |
참고 항목:
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) |
|---|---|
| 역할 | Strategic Military Transport, Cargo/Troop Carrier |
| National Origin | 미국 |
| 제조업체 | 보잉 |
| First Flight (Prototype XC-97) | 1944년 11월 9일 |
| 승무원 | 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 |
| 길이 | 33.63 m (110 ft 4 in) |
| 윙스 팬 | 43.05 m (141 ft 3 in) |
| 높이 | 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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