What was the carrying capacity of the US C-69 transport aircraft during World War II?

Lockheed C-69 constellation is the military version of Lockheed L-049 constellation. 1939, Howard, the major shareholder of TWA? Hughes called for the development of an airplane that can carry 40 passengers and fly more than 5,630 kilometers across the east and west coasts of the United States. Johnson and Hall? Hubbard designed the L-049 Constellation together. After the outbreak of World War II, the development of L-049 "Constellation" was also required to be converted into a military transport aircraft C-69 "Constellation" for priority production, and the US Army Aviation ordered 202 aircraft.

Maiden voyage time:1943 65438+10.9, decommissioning time: 1982.

Production unit: Lockheed

Aerodynamic layout: number of straight-wing engines: four engines flight speed: subsonic speed

Occupant: 3 1 person, captain: 35.45438+0 m, wingspan: 37.49 m, height: 8. 1 m.

Empty weight: 36275kg engine: four Wright R-3350-34 engines.

Maximum takeoff weight: 64620kg

Maximum flight speed: 517 km/h.

Maximum range: 7405 km