Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter | |
|---|---|
| Страны | США |
| Роль | Военно-транспортные самолеты |
| Первый полет | 9 ноября 1944 года |
| Построен | 888 |
Teh Боинг C-97 Стратофрейтер — тяжелый военный грузовой самолет большой дальности, разработанный на бомбардировщиках B-29 и B-50. Проектные работы начались в 1942 году, первый из 3 прототипов XC-97 совершил полет 9 ноября 1944 года (ни один не видел боя), а первый из 6 испытательных YC-97 совершил полет 11 марта 1947 года. Все они были основаны на 24ST сплава структуры и Райт R-3350 двигателей B-29, но с большим диаметром фюзеляжа верхней доли (что делает фигуру из восьми или "двойной пузырь' раздел), и они B-29 вертикальный хвост с артиллеристов позиции пустыми. В период с 1944 по 1958 год было построено 888 C-97 в нескольких версиях, 811 из них были танкерами KC-97. C-97 служили в Берлинской воздушной перевозке, Корейской войне и войне во Вьетнаме.
Источник: Боинг C-97 Стратофрейтер в Википедии
| 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) |
|---|---|
| Роль | Strategic Military Transport, Cargo/Troop Carrier |
| National Origin | США |
| Производителя | Boeing |
| First Flight (Prototype XC-97) | 9 ноября 1944 года |
| Экипажа | 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 |
| Длина | 33.63 m (110 ft 4 in) |
| Размах крыла | 43.05 m (141 ft 3 in) |
| Высота | 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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