Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter | |
|---|---|
| Državi | Zda |
| Vlogo | Vojaška transportna letala |
| Prvi let | 9. november 1944 |
| Zgrajena | 888 |
V Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter je bilo velikoletno težko vojaško tovorno letalo, razvito iz bombnikov B-29 in B-50. Oblikovanje se je začelo leta 1942, prvi od 3 prototipov XC-97 je letel 9. novembra 1944 (noben ni videl boja), prvi od 6 servisnih testnih YC-97 pa je letel 11. marca 1947. Vse te so temeljile na 24ST zliti strukturi in Wright R-3350 motorjev B-29, vendar z zgornjim režnjem trupa večjega premera (kar je številka osem ali "dvojni mehurček") in so imeli navpični rep B-29 z odtisnjenim položajem tonerjev. Med letoma 1944 in 1958 je bilo zgrajenih 888 C-97 v več različicah, 811 pa tankerji KC-97. C-97 so služili v berlinskem zračnem prevozu, korejski vojni in vietnamski vojni.
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| 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) |
|---|---|
| Vlogo | Strategic Military Transport, Cargo/Troop Carrier |
| National Origin | Združene države Amerike |
| proizvajalec | Boeing |
| First Flight (Prototype XC-97) | 9. november 1944 |
| Posadke | 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 |
| Dolžina | 33.63 m (110 ft 4 in) |
| Peruti | 43.05 m (141 ft 3 in) |
| Višina | 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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