The C-82A Packet was built from 1944 to 1948 to
fulfil a requirement of the US Army Air Force for a general purpose
freighter which could also be employed for para-dropping heavy loads. A
small number remain active in civil markings.
N9701F
c/n 45-57814
USA
44 seat military transport first flown in 1944
Engines: 2x 2100hp(1566kW) Pratt & Whitney R-2800
Length: 77’1"(23.49m)
Height: 26’5"(8.05m)Wingspan: 106’6"(32.46m)
No.built: 220 Range: 1000miles(1609km)
Cruising speed: 210mph(337kmh) Empty weight: 31,500lb(14,301kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 54,000lb(24,516kg)
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