Douglas DC-4 Civil Air Transport China 2 3D model

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This model is an exceptionally detailed, medium-to-high-polygon representation of the DC-4. Built to scale with rich textures and a wealth of exterior details, it showcases incredible craftsmanship. Beyond its visual appeal, this model boasts a range of animatable features such as functioning propellers, movable flaps, elevators, rudder, ailerons, retractable landing gear, and even deployable landing gear doors. Users will also gain access to the entire array of textures and materials depicted here, in various file formats ready for instant download. The DC-4 made its commercial debut with Eastern Airlines and United pre-war in 1939 but soon demonstrated inherent difficulties in maintenance and proved too costly to operate efficiently. Consequently, both airlines sought a replacement aircraft with simplified design and smaller dimensions than the current model, which eventually led them to request development of a new plane tailored to their specific needs. Nevertheless, before any further progress was made towards these plans, the US was unexpectedly drawn into WWII following Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1939. Following this sudden escalation of international tensions, production of the DC-4 was reoriented toward military requirements and an astonishing 1,100 C-54s and R5Ds were manufactured during World War II. Another 79 DC-4 aircraft rolled off production lines for commercial airlines post-war while a sizeable number of those same C-54/R5D models eventually transitioned to civil air transport usage after hostilities ceased. Boasting capacities of approximately 40 to 80 passengers, these sturdy aircraft could reach cruising speeds of around 227 mph with an impressive range stretching over 4,250 miles. Not surprisingly, these impressive machines reached altitudes of up to 22,300 feet during level flight. Although time has taken its toll on some models, it is heartening to know that there are still active DC-4s operating as of 2014.