Douglas R5D-3 "Operation Deep Freeze" Die-Cast Model

Derived from the Douglas DC-4 airliner, the C-54 Skymaster was a military passenger and cargo aircraft that saw operation in the Air Force and Navy.

Derived from the Douglas DC-4 airliner, the C-54 Skymaster was a military passenger and cargo aircraft that saw operation in the Air Force and Navy. Introduced by mid-1942, its task was to operate long range transport missions in replacement of converted bombers. With improved comfort, decreased fuel consumption, and safer handling, the Skymaster won over pilots and passengers with its design. Just a few years into production, it became the first purpose-built aircraft to transport the President of the United States. Die-Cast version features a high-quality paint scheme, pad printed details, engraved panel lines, and surface detailing. Includes retracted or deployed landing gear and display stand to show the model in flight. Measures 5.5”l with a 7” wingspan at 1:200 scale.

Features:

• Features a high-quality livery with engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details
• Includes deployed or retracted landing gear and display stand to show the aircraft in flight
• Measures 5.75”l with a 7” wingspan at 1:200 scale
• Highly collectible and officially licensed model

History and Specifications:
Powered by four of the Pratt & Whitney R-2000 Twin-Wasp radial engines, the Skymaster was equipped to carry up 50 troops and 4 crew onboard in the standard configuration. For logistical missions, the C-54 had provisions for up to 32,500 lbs of payload in the cargo hold, with a hatch and hoist on the left rear fuselage. In both situations, top speed was around 275mph and range was over 4000 miles fully loaded, with an altitude ceiling around 22,000ft. Flying over 11,000 miles across the globe, this R5D-3 was one of the first to land on the cold, snowy plains of Antarctica in Operation Deep Freeze. Preparing a landing space for incoming C-124’s with important cargo onboard, the crew of the R5Ds swiftly got to work during a snowstorm. By the time it cleared, their work was successful, and the heavy Globemaster IIs were given the green light for landing.