The Douglas R4D is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 12,700 kg. It offers a maximum range of 300 nm, a cruise speed of 151 knots, a service ceiling of 24,000 ft and seating for up to 32 across its variants.
Douglas R4D

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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
12,700 kg
Range
300 nm
Seats
32
R4D
Douglas · R4D
Model overview
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 1
- Active
- 1
- Origin
- United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R4D-8Z R4D-8Z | — | — | — | — | — |
| Super DC-3 Super DC-3 | — | 12,700 kg | 300 nm | 151 kt | 32 |
Type certification
The FAA paperwork
TCDS 6A2 · Rev 9
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS 6A2), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
Read the TCDS (PDF) →Safety & ops history
Where to look next
Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
This aircraft
Tools
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R4D — frequently asked
What is the range of the Douglas R4D?
The Douglas R4D has a maximum range of 300 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Douglas R4D carry?
The Douglas R4D seats up to 32 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Douglas R4D?
The Douglas R4D's maximum take-off weight is 12,700 kg.
How many Douglas R4D aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 1 registered Douglas R4D airframes worldwide.
Registered R4D aircraft
Individual R4D airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.