Douglas DC-4 Island Charters 3D model

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The detailed, medium to high polygon model showcases the DC-4 with fully textured features at near-scale size. It highlights numerous exterior details and animateable features like propellers, flaps, elevators, rudder, ailerons, landing gear, and landing gear doors. The model comes with all textures and materials as displayed, available in various formats for immediate downloading. First introduced by Eastern and United in 1939, the DC-4 faced challenges in maintenance and efficiency; however, its production was shifted to military use during WWII, resulting in 1100 C-54s and R5Ds. Postwar, 79 DC-4s were produced for airlines while many C-54s and R5Ds transitioned back to civilian commercial service. Capable of carrying 40-80 passengers at a cruising speed of 227 mph, the DC-4 had a range of 4250 miles and a service ceiling of 22,300 feet; it remains in service as of 2014.