The Douglas DC-6 (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 DC-6
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 9
- Active
- 9
- Origin
- United States
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC-6 DC-6 | — | 48,100 kg | 4,300 nm | 270 kt | 102 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A-781 · Rev 38
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A-781), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Douglas DC-6 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Douglas DC-6 fleet — updated daily.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 2
- Tracked flights
- 94
- Tracked flight hours
- 334
2 Douglas DC-6 were tracked flying in the last 90 days, across 94 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
What is the range of the Douglas DC-6?
The Douglas DC-6 has a maximum range of 4,300 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Douglas DC-6 carry?
The Douglas DC-6 seats up to 102 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Douglas DC-6?
The Douglas DC-6's maximum take-off weight is 48,100 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Douglas DC-6?
The Douglas DC-6's ICAO type designator is DC6.
How many Douglas DC-6 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 9 registered Douglas DC-6 airframes worldwide.
Registered DC-6 aircraft
Individual DC-6 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.