Development of the C-124 began in 1947. Based on the short-lived C-74 the Globemaster II was intended to give the Air Force a long-range heavy-lift capability. The largest aircraft in use by the U.S. Air Force at the time, the C-124 could carry over 200 passengers or large cargos that would not fit in any other aircraft. The Globemaster II entered service in 1950 and they remained in use well into the 1970s. The C-124C version introduced more powerful engines, weather radar and better de-icing equipment. These changes were later refitted to earlier aircraft. A total of 447 Globemaster IIs were built.
Wingspan
174 ft 2 in.
Length
130 ft
Height
48 ft 4 in.
Weight
194,500 lbs (loaded)
Maximum Speed
271 MPH
Service Ceiling
18,400 ft
Range
4,030 miles
Engines
Four Pratt & Whitney R-4360-63A radials with 3,800 horsepower each
Crew
8 with 200 passengers
Manufacturer Douglas
Markings 901st Military Airlift Group, Laurence G. Hanscom AFB, 1972
Serial Number 52-1004
Designation C-124C
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