The Douglas C-118A (ICAO type DC6) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 48,100 kg. It offers a maximum range of 4,300 nm, a cruise speed of 270 knots, a service ceiling of 25,000 ft and seating for up to 102 across its variants.
Douglas C-118A
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 8
- Active
- 8
- Origin
- United States
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-118A C-118A | — | 48,100 kg | 4,300 nm | 270 kt | 102 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A19NM · Rev 1
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A19NM), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Douglas C-118A market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Douglas C-118A fleet — updated daily.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 1
- Tracked flights
- 11
- Tracked flight hours
- 43
1 Douglas C-118A were tracked flying in the last 90 days, across 11 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
What is the range of the Douglas C-118A?
The Douglas C-118A has a maximum range of 4,300 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Douglas C-118A carry?
The Douglas C-118A seats up to 102 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Douglas C-118A?
The Douglas C-118A's maximum take-off weight is 48,100 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Douglas C-118A?
The Douglas C-118A's ICAO type designator is DC6.
How many Douglas C-118A aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 8 registered Douglas C-118A airframes worldwide.
Registered C-118A aircraft
Individual C-118A airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.