Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/DC-6-Taxiing-on-Runway-2F3XC55MM4.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarDC-6 Preparing for TakeoffDC-6 on TarmacDC-6 Ready for TakeoffDC-6 on TarmacDC-6 on the TarmacVC-118A "Independence" Taxis on Flight RampDC-6 in FlightDC-6 in FlightVC-118A "Independence" LandingView AllView more with similar tones DC-6 Taxiing on RunwayBuy A Print or License This PhotoWhat Type of Order?Usage:Douglas DC-6 (1946-1958): Nearly identical to the DC-4 in appearance, the DC-6 was first conceived as a long-range military transport. The plane made its maiden flight on February 15, 1946. The key difference between the DC-4 and DC-6 was the DC-6’s larger engines, which were twice as powerful as the engines on the DC-4. The DC-6 was the first Douglas airliner with a pressurized cabin, which enabled it to fly higher and faster, thus taking its passengers “over the weather.” The DC-6 was the most economical commercial aircraft of the propeller era. Its operating costs were among the lowest until jetliners came on the scene. Military versions were produced under the designations C-118 (Air Force) and R6D (Navy). President Harry Truman chose a DC-6 for official use, and christened it the “Independence,” for his hometown in Missouri. During its 12-year production run, Douglas delivered 537 DC-6s, plus 167 military versions.BI2452 (84-10-1)Maximum size:5998px × 4225px (~72 MB)19.9in × 14.0in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1940s-1950s-airplanes-blur-commercial-commercial passenger planes-copy space-day-DC-6-Douglas Aircraft-exteriors-ground shots-head on views-historic production status-monoplanes-Philippines-photos-propeller planes-runways-sunshine-symmetry-tarmac-taxiing-three-quarter length views-unpainted-vintage / retroRelated Photo/Videos:View AllRelated Virtual folders:DC-6