Hobby Master 1/200 Airliner Series
HL7008

Douglas DC-7C Pan American World Airways "N744PA", 1950s

General Background

The DC-7 was the last major piston engine powered transport made by the Douglas Aircraft Company. The DC-7 was produced from 1953 to 1958 when the first jet passenger aircraft arrived on the scene. The DC-7 was the first airliner to provide non- stop service from coast to coast in America. In total there were 338 DC-7’s produced and purchased by 18 different airlines. When the jets replaced the DC-7 they found new work as cargo planes and charter work.

Hobby Master HL7008, Douglas DC-7C Pan American World Airways "N744PA", 1:200

Name: Hobby Master HL7008, Douglas DC-7C Pan American World Airways "N744PA", 1:200
Brand: Hobby Master
SKU: HL7008
Price: 98 USD
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SKU: HL7008

US$98.00

Excluding Tax

Type :   four-engine long-range airliner
First Flight :   December 20, 1955
Total DC-7C Production :   121
Total Production All Variants :   338
Crew :   3/4
Passengers :   Maximum 105
Performance:
Propulsion:   4 x Wright R-3350-18EA1 Turbo-compound radial engines each producing 3,400 hp (2,535 kW)
Max. Speed:   406 mph (653 km/h)
Cruise Speed :   355 mph (570 km/h)
Range :   5,635 miles (9,070 km)
Service Ceiling :   25,000 ft (7,600 m)
Rate of Climb :   1,043 ft/min (318 m/min)
Dimensions:
Length:   112.2 ft (34.21 m)
Height:   31.8 ft (9.7 m)
Wing Span:   127.5 ft (38.86 m)
Wing area:   1637 ft² (152.1 m²)
Weight:
Max. Takeoff :   143,000 lb (64,864 kg)
Max. Payload :   20,800 lb (9,435 kg)
Empty:   72,763 lb (33,005 kg)

Hobby Master HL7008, Douglas DC-7C Pan American World Airways "N744PA", 1:200

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