Douglas DC-7
Airliner
The Douglas DC-7 is a four-engine long-range Airliner with a capacity of maximum 105 passengers produced by the US-American manufacturer Douglas Aircraft Company.
The DC-7 is a development of the Douglas DC-6.
| Crew | 3-4 | |
| Passengers | max. 105 | |
| Propulsion | 4 Radial Engines | |
| Engine Model | Wright R-3350 988TC-18EA-1 Turbo Compound | |
| Engine Power (each) | 2535 kW | 3400 hp |
| Speed | 654 km/h | 353 kts 406 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 6.614 m | 21.700 ft |
| Range | 7.408 km | 4.000 NM 4.603 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 33.005 kg | 72.763 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 64.864 kg | 143.000 lbs |
| Wing Span | 38,86 m | 127 ft 6 in |
| Wing Area | 152,1 m² | 1637 ft² |
| Length | 34,21 m | 112 ft 3 in |
| Height | 9,70 m | 31 ft 10 in |
| First Flight | 05/1953 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Total Production | 338 | |
| Developed from | Douglas DC-6B | |
| ICAO Code | DC7 | |
| Data for (Version) | Douglas DC-7C (Seven Seas) | |
| [Photo-ID: 10999] © Karsten Palt 2015-06-03 | |
 | Douglas DC-7B Reg.: N51701 c/n: 44701 / 593 Water Bomber, ex USAF 44-701 |
| Pima Air and Space Museum [Tucson, AZ] | |