C-118 "Liftmaster" - Lackland AFB - San Antonio, Texas - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

C-118
"Liftmaster"

The C-118, a version of the DC-6 which was developed from a C-54, first flew 15 February 1946.  Between 1951 and 1955, 101 aircraft were purchased by the USAF for MATS (Military Air Transportation Service).  The C-118A carried 74 passengers, when used for aeromedical evacuations, the aircraft carried 60 litter patients or 61 ambulatory patients.  In 1947, a DC-6 was selected for Presidential use.  Known as the VC-118A "Independence," it was in service until 1975.

This C-118A was acquired from the USAF Security Service, Kelly AFB, Texas.  It was one of the last propeller-driven command aircraft to be retired in 1975.

Manufacturer:  Douglas	Quantity Produced:  101
Wing Span:  117' 6"	Speed:  360 mph
Length:  106' 10"	Range:  3,860 miles
Height:  28'  8"	Altitude:  18,000
Empty Weight:  49,767 lbs	Power Plant:  Pratt & Whitney R-2800, 2500 hp
Gross Weight:  106,000 lbs

Information from sign in front of aircraft.

Type of Aircraft: (make/model): C-118 "Liftmaster" Tail Number: (S/N): 17640 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Lackland AFB inside / outside: outside Other Information:: Not listed Access restrictions: Not listed

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