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The Douglas DC-4 (ICAO type DC4) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 33,100 kg. It offers a maximum range of 2,650 nm, a cruise speed of 200 knots, a service ceiling of 25,000 ft and seating for up to 44 across its variants.

Douglas DC-4

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
20
Active
20
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Market

Comparable listings

ZK-JGB · 1942 · 20,900 hrs
$352,555
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
C54-DC
C54-DC
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C54A-DC
C54A-DC
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C54B-DC
C54B-DC
—33,100 kg2,650 nm200 kt80
C54D-DC
C54D-DC
—33,100 kg2,650 nm200 kt80
C54E-DC
C54E-DC
—33,100 kg2,650 nm200 kt80
C54G-DC
C54G-DC
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DC-4
DC-4
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Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A-762 · Rev 20 · issued 1969-08-20

MTOW
32,612 kg
MZFW
28,702 kg
Seats
2 crew
Fuel
24,488 L
Approved fuel100 min grade aviation gasoline
Engine

See Item 100

Certification basis

Type Certificate No. 762 (Combination CAR 4a dated November 1, 1943, and 4b dated November 9, 1945)

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Douglas DC-4 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Douglas DC-4 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

81 yearsmedian age

Of the 15 registered Douglas DC-4 with a known build year (75% of the 20 we track), the median age is 81 years.

DC-4 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Douglas DC-4?

The Douglas DC-4 has a maximum range of 2,650 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Douglas DC-4 carry?

The Douglas DC-4 seats up to 44 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Douglas DC-4?

The Douglas DC-4's maximum take-off weight is 33,100 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Douglas DC-4?

The Douglas DC-4's ICAO type designator is DC4.

How many Douglas DC-4 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 20 registered Douglas DC-4 airframes worldwide.