Cessna DC-6
Cessna · United States · first flew 1929 · light aircraft
The Cessna DC-6 was an early enclosed-cabin high-wing monoplane produced by Cessna in the late 1920s, representing the company's evolution from open-cockpit designs to modern cabin aircraft. It should not be confused with the later Douglas DC-6 airliner.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.59 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-wing Cessna cabin monoplane of the late 1920s
- Enclosed cabin for pilot and passengers
- Single air-cooled radial engine
A high-wing strut-braced cabin monoplane with a round radial engine, spatted main gear, and the characteristic Cessna single-strut wing brace of the era.
Specifications
- The Cessna DC-6 has a length of 8.59 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.63 m (48 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 249 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Cessna produced a line of DC (Deluxe Cabin) monoplanes in the late 1920s and early 1930s, of which the DC-6 was a refined variant with improved performance. These aircraft established Cessna's reputation for practical, economical light aircraft. Production was modest and affected by the Great Depression.
Variants
The DC series included several numbered variants with differing engines and capacity; the DC-6 was one of the later and more refined examples.
Where you'll see it
Cessna DC-6 aircraft served with private owners and small charter operators in North America during the early 1930s.
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