
Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter | |
|---|---|
| Šalies | Jav |
| Vaidmenį | Kariniai transporto lėktuvai |
| Pirmasis skrydis | 1944 m. lapkričio 9 d. |
| Pastatytas | 888 |
2007 Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter buvo tolimojo nuotolio sunkusis karinis krovininis orlaivis, sukurtas iš B-29 ir B-50 bombonešių. Projektavimo darbai prasidėjo 1942 m., pirmasis iš 3 prototipų XC-97 skrido 1944 m. lapkričio 9 d. (nė vienas nematė kovos), o pirmasis iš 6 tarnybinių bandymų YC-97 skrido 1947 m. kovo 11 d. Visa tai buvo pagrįsta B-29 24ST lydinio struktūra ir Wright R-3350 varikliais, tačiau su didesnio skersmens fiuzeliažo viršutine skiltimi (sudarant aštuonių arba "dvigubų burbulų" sekciją) ir jie turėjo B-29 vertikalią uodegą su pabūklų padėtimi. 1944–1958 m. buvo pastatyti 888 C-97 kelių versijų, 811 buvo KC-97 tanklaiviai. C-97 tarnavo Berlyno oro transporte, Korėjos kare ir Vietnamo kare.
Šaltinis: Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter Vikipedijoje
| Boeing C-97G Stratofreighter Walk Around | |
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| 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) |
|---|---|
| Vaidmenį | Strategic Military Transport, Cargo/Troop Carrier |
| National Origin | Jungtinės Amerikos Valstijos |
| Gamintojas | Boeing |
| First Flight (Prototype XC-97) | 1944 m. lapkričio 9 d. |
| Įgulos | 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 |
| Ilgis | 33.63 m (110 ft 4 in) |
| Sparnų ilgis | 43.05 m (141 ft 3 in) |
| Aukštis | 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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