The Mcdonnell Douglas C-54 (ICAO type DC4) 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 80 across its variants.

Mcdonnell Douglas C-54

DC4

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MTOW

33,100 kg

Range

2,650 nm

Seats

C-54

Mcdonnell Douglas · C-54

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built: 3
Active: 3

Certifying authorities

FAA

Variants

Per-variant specifications

Variant	Engine	MTOW	Range	Cruise	Pax
C-54A C-54A	—	—	—	—	—
C-54B C-54B	—	—	—	—	—
C-54D C-54D	—	33,100 kg	2,650 nm	200 kt	80
C-54E C-54E	—	—	—	—	—
C-54G C-54G	—	33,100 kg	2,650 nm	200 kt	80

Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A36CE · Rev 2

The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A36CE), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

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

C-54 — frequently asked

What is the range of the McDonnell Douglas C-54?

The McDonnell Douglas C-54 has a maximum range of 2,650 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the McDonnell Douglas C-54 carry?

The McDonnell Douglas C-54 seats up to 80 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the McDonnell Douglas C-54?

The McDonnell Douglas C-54's maximum take-off weight is 33,100 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the McDonnell Douglas C-54?

The McDonnell Douglas C-54's ICAO type designator is DC4.

How many McDonnell Douglas C-54 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 3 registered McDonnell Douglas C-54 airframes worldwide.

Registered C-54 aircraft

Individual C-54 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.