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Douglas DC-2 (Uiver)
The Douglas DC-2, also known as the Uiver, was a fast aircraft that made both its first and last flight in the year 1934.
Specificaties
- 19,1 m
Lenght
- 25,90 m
Span
- 87,3 m2
Wing area
- 4,80 m
Height
- 2 Wright R1820-52 Cyclone 9-cil. radial engine, 875 hp (643W) each
Drive
- 338 km/hour
Top speed
- 5.20 m/sec
Rate of climb
- 1,750 km
Flight range
- 5,650 kg
Empty weight
- 8,420 kg
Max Starting weight
- 4 people
Crew
- 14 people
Number of passengers
The "Uiver" was built by Douglas in Santa Monica, California. On September 19, 1934, the aircraft made its first flight in the Netherlands. The aircraft was very modern for the time: it had an aluminum construction and retractable landing gear. Later that year, the Uiver became famous for its role in the London-Melbourne air race. It won first prize in the handicap classification and came second in the speed race. The 19,877 km were covered in 90 hours and 17 minutes. This DC-2 is completely identical to the original Uiver, which unfortunately crashed in December 1934, on its first regular flight to the Dutch East Indies.