The Curtiss-Wright C-46 (ICAO type C46) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 22,600 kg. It offers a maximum range of 1,560 nm, a cruise speed of 193 knots, a service ceiling of 27,000 ft and seating for up to 36 across its variants.
Curtiss-Wright C-46
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 11
- Active
- 11
- Origin
- United States
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-46/CW20-T C-46/CW20-T | — | — | — | — | — |
| C-46A C-46A | — | 22,600 kg | 1,560 nm | 193 kt | 53 |
| C-46D C-46D | — | 22,600 kg | 1,560 nm | 193 kt | 53 |
| C-46E C-46E | — | — | — | — | — |
| C-46F C-46F | — | 22,600 kg | 1,560 nm | 193 kt | 53 |
| C-46R C-46R | — | 22,600 kg | 1,560 nm | 193 kt | 53 |
| Super C-46/CW20-T Super C-46/CW20-T | — | — | — | — | — |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS 2A5 · Rev 5
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS 2A5), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Curtiss-Wright C-46 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Curtiss-Wright C-46 fleet — updated daily.
82 yearsmedian age
Of the 10 registered Curtiss-Wright C-46 with a known build year (91% of the 11 we track), the median age is 82 years.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 1
- Tracked flights
- 45
- Tracked flight hours
- 121
1 Curtiss-Wright C-46 were tracked flying in the last 90 days, across 45 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
What is the range of the Curtiss-Wright C-46?
The Curtiss-Wright C-46 has a maximum range of 1,560 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Curtiss-Wright C-46 carry?
The Curtiss-Wright C-46 seats up to 36 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Curtiss-Wright C-46?
The Curtiss-Wright C-46's maximum take-off weight is 22,600 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Curtiss-Wright C-46?
The Curtiss-Wright C-46's ICAO type designator is C46.
How many Curtiss-Wright C-46 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 11 registered Curtiss-Wright C-46 airframes worldwide.
Registered C-46 aircraft
Individual C-46 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.