The Air Force acquired the first two DC-6As from the USAF in 1958. In 1960, the planned number of four units was reached after the acquistion of two DC-6Bs from Sabena. The DC-6 was mainly used to carry out flights to the Kamina air base, but also towards the United States and Canada, where Belgian soldiers were being trained on radar techniques and unmanned vehicles. They were also used to perform many V (V) IP transports, more specifically for flights with the Royal Family.
Characteristics:
Wingspan 35.86 m
Length 32.58 m
Height 8.44 m
Engine 4 Pratt & Whitney R- 2800 CB-17 of 2.500CV
Maximum Speed 610 km / h at sea level
580 Km / h at 5,000 m
Economic cruising speed 490 Km / u at 6,000 m
Autonomy 6.200 Km
Cargo empty weight: 22.580Kg; Passengers: 24.580 Kg
Loaded weight 48.500 Kg
Cargo payload: 14,500 Kg; Passengers: 102
Number in service 4
Registration KY-1 to KY-4
Code OT – CDA to OT – CDF
1st commissioned 1958
Decommissioned in 1976
