The Douglas C-47 Skytrain is a military transport that was developed from the Douglas DC-3 airliner. The C-47 was famous for its dependability, versatility, and ability to carry loads far heavier than the official specs allowed. Famous campaigns involving the C-47 were "flying the Hump" (transport over the Himalyas), dropping paratroops behind enemy lines on D-Day, and the post-war Berlin airlift. The C-47 was so useful that it was used by the U.S. military in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, and many are still flying in different countries around the world today. Length: 19.43 m Wingspan: 29.11 m Height: 5.18 m Empty weight: 8,225 kg Max takeoff weight: 14,000 kg Max speed: 360 km/h Range: 2,600 km Service Ceiling: 8,050 Item No 02828 Item Name C-47A Skytrain Bar Code 9580208028286 Scale 1:48 Item Type Static Aircraft Model Brief Length: 405mm Wingspan:604mm Total Parts 338pcs Metal Parts Photo Etched Parts 1sheet Film Parts photo film instrument panel Resin Parts n/a Total Sprues 12 sprues plus 3 rubber tyres Paint Schemes " 1) C-47A-65-DL 2100521 ""Kilroy"" 92nd TCS/439th TCG, Upottery Devon, 6 June 1944 2) C-47A :Turf-Sport Special"", 61st Troop Carrier Squadron operation" Released Date 2008-05 More Features " Fuselage -Left and right fuselage are slide moulded w/ numberless rivets details -Split cargo door with ladder made from astoundingly delicate phot"