커티스 C-46 코만도 - 사진 & 비디오

Curtiss C-46 Commando
국가	미국
역할	군용 수송기
첫 비행	1940년 3월 26일
내장	3181

Tthe 커티스 C-46 특공대 Curtiss CW-20 가압 고고도 여객기 설계에서 파생 된 수송기입니다. 초기 언론 보도는 '콘도르 III'라는 이름을 사용했지만 코만도라는 이름은 1942년 초에 회사 홍보를 위해 사용되었습니다. 제2차 세계 대전 중 미 육군 공군과 R5C라는 명칭을 사용한 미 해군/해병대에서 군용 수송기로 사용되었습니다. C-46은 더글러스가 제작한 C-47 스카이트레인과 비슷한 역할을 했지만 후자만큼 광범위하게 생산되지는 않았습니다.

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Curtiss C-46D Commando Walk Around
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Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando Walk Around
사진 작가	Vladimir Yakubov
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A Giant in the Shadows of the Dakota

Tthe 커티스 C-46 특공대 was the largest and heaviest twin-engine aircraft used by the U.S. Army Air Forces during WWII. While the Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) received more fame, the C-46 was a far more capable machine, able to carry twice the payload and fly much higher. The C-46D variant was the most-produced version, featuring a modified nose and extra cargo doors specifically designed for paratroop operations. It was the backbone of the “Hump” airlift, flying over the Himalayas in conditions that would have grounded lesser aircraft.

Attribute	Technical Specification (C-46D)
역할	Military Transport / Cargo Aircraft
승무원	4 (Pilot, Co-pilot, Navigator, Radio Operator)
First Flight (CW-20)	March 26, 1940
동력 장치	2 × Pratt & Whitney R-2800-51 Double Wasp radials
Horsepower	2,000 hp (1,500 kW) per engine
최대 속도	270 mph (435 km/h) at 15,000 ft
Service Ceiling	24,500 feet (7,468 m)
Max Payload	15,000 lbs (6,800 kg)

Engineering for High-Altitude Logistics

Double-Bubble Fuselage: The C-46 utilized a unique “figure-eight” or double-bubble cross-section. This allowed the cabin floor to be placed at the widest point of the fuselage, maximizing internal volume for bulky cargo like Jeeps and light artillery.
High-Altitude Radials: Powered by the massive 18-cylinder R-2800 Double Wasp engines, the Commando had the power to maintain flight even with one engine failed while fully loaded—a critical safety feature when flying over the 20,000-foot peaks of the Himalayas.
The “Hump” Modifications: Flying the “Hump” meant dealing with extreme icing. C-46s were fitted with advanced de-icing boots on the wings and tail, and specialized heaters to keep the fuel from waxing in the sub-zero temperatures.
C-46D Paratrooper Door: Unlike the standard cargo version, the “D” model featured a dedicated personnel door on the left side, allowing it to drop paratroopers more efficiently than the earlier cargo-only variants.

The “Curtiss Calamity” and Beyond

A Reputation for Danger: Early C-46s suffered from mysterious mid-air explosions. It was eventually discovered that fuel leaks in the unvented wing roots were being ignited by sparks. This led to a massive retrofitting program that eventually made the aircraft safe.
The Hump Legend: In the China-Burma-India (CBI) theater, C-46s delivered hundreds of thousands of tons of supplies to Chinese forces. It was here that the aircraft earned its nickname “The Whale” and proved its worth as a high-altitude heavy lifter.
Post-War Commercial Life: After 1945, the C-46 became a favorite of “non-sked” cargo airlines in Latin America and the Arctic. Its ability to haul heavy loads out of short, high-altitude strips made it a legend in the Andes and the Canadian North.
Survivors: A surprising number of C-46s remain in existence. Buffalo Airways in Canada famously operated them commercially well into the 21st century, and “Tinker Belle” remains a popular star on the U.S. airshow circuit.