The curtiss c46 commando is a transport aircraft derived from the curtiss cw20 pressurised highaltitude airliner design. Its often confused with the douglas c47 skytrain references. Curtiss aeroplane and motor company is the now defunct american aircraft manufacturer, founded in 1916 by aviation pioneer glen curtiss. Please note that flight simulator x steam be correctly installed on your pc prior to the installation. The curtiss c46 commando is a twinengine transport aircraft derived from the curtiss cw20 pressurised highaltitude airliner design.
May 21, 2018 the united states air force utilized the c 46 commando series as their primary transport workhorse in the pacific theater of war during the second world war. This just flight c 46 commando package includes military, cargo and civilian passenger variants of the aircraft as well as military and civilian cockpit configurations. About the curtiss c 46 commando plan this plan is 55. B26the first 201 planes were ordered based upon design alone. Aug 09, 2016 the curtiss c 46 commando is a transport aircraft derived from the curtiss cw20 pressurised highaltitude airliner design.
Media in category curtiss c46 commando the following 119 files are in this category, out of 119 total. In the 1920s and 1930s, the company was the largest aircraft manufacturer in the united states. Aviation library standard operating procedures c46. Military fourblade curtiss electric propellers, cargo threeblade hamilton standard propellers and civilian passenger threeblade hamilton standard. C 46 commando this is really weird, spring is threatening to show itself which means building season is coming to a close, i just finished the universal but really havent got it completely sorted yet, a wolf glider was started while the universal waited for a decent maiden flight day, and then this shows up. Steam edition, p3d v4, p3d v3, p3d v2, p3d v1 first flown in 1940 and introduced into service with the usaf in 1942, the c 46 commando was a twinengine transport aircraft used primarily by the military but also by civilian operators, particularly in the cargo role. Joseph hugh mcmanners is a british medical research including the outdoor training manual and the commando survival the complete wilderness training manual. The c46 was developed from the new and unproven commercial aircraft design, the cw20, which first flew in march 1940. The atc insignia is painted on the c 46 s aft fuselage, near the tail. It is rather surprising that in all of these decades after world war ii, the only kit of the c46 larger than 1144 scale is the williams brothers 172 kit.
The curtiss c46 commando is an american cargo aircraft. Ebook curtiss c46 commando free download as pdf file. The curtiss cw20 c46 commando was designed as a dc3 competitor, with almost twice the carrying capacity but about the same speed. The curtiss c 46 commando is a twinengine transport aircraft derived from the curtiss cw20 pressurised highaltitude airliner design. The curtiss c46 commando was a transport aircraft used by the united states army air forces during world war ii. After 1945 many were sold to airlines across the world. Curtisswright c46 commando killer whale the public got their first peek at the innovative curtisswright c46 commando aircraft at the spectacular 1939 new york worlds fair, where it was touted as the latest in highaltitude pressurized aircraft for use by the flying public. The c46 was the largest and heaviest twinengined aircraft to serve with the usaaf during ww2. First released in the late 1970s, this kit is a simple build with a few options and the entire build is documented on a single page. Type patch download hits 90 compatibility microsoft flight simulator 2004 filename c46gafix.
Standard operating procedures c 46 please register or sign in if you want to access the full document. C46 commando curtiss aaf manual 5016 pilot training manual c46 hot. Wings palette curtisswright cw20c46c55 commando usa. Curtiss c46 commando transport aircraft, history, deployment. Curtiss c 46 general history in 1937 there arose a desire for a 40passenger transport that would offer a higher degree of luxury and comfort. Early press reports used the name condor iii but the commando name was. He has been busy producing radial engines for rc modelers to dress up their flying models. To fly a c46 was to wrestle with 20 to 26 tons of aluminum and steel, depending on the model and mods. Free pdf download this recognition manual was utilized to train and educate members of the army and navy in how to identify the aircraft of several of the allied and axis nations. The first 25 c46s were basically civilian aircraft that were slightly modified for military use. The curtiss c46 commando is a transport aircraft derived from the curtiss cw20 pressurised highaltitude airliner design english.
C46 commando this is really weird, spring is threatening to show itself which means building season is coming to a close, i just finished the universal but really havent got it completely sorted yet, a wolf glider was started while the universal waited for a decent maiden flight day, and then this shows up. View and download norton commando 750 riders manual online. Only the first ten pages on 202 are available for nonregistered users. Modelled using realworld plans, the aircraft feature multiple animations and highly detailed engines. Curtiss c46d commando national museum of the united states. It was used as a military transport during world war ii by the united states army air forces and also the u. The c46 command is the first kit to be produced by brett and it is a good choice. The system was initiated to replace the douglas series of dc3 transports and first appeared in prototype form in march of 1940 as the twinrudder cw20t. Curtiss c46, williams brothers 72346 1976 scalemates.
Aug 10, 2017 10 august 2017 our new c46 commando package, developed by aeroplane heaven, is now on sale by download. Hawk t1a advanced trainer just flight forum page 1. Hawk t1a advanced trainer new topic show topics any date 14 may 2020 at 9. Curtiss c46 commando v2 for fs2004 fly away simulation. Curtiss c46 aircraft pilot training manual aircraft reports aircraft manuals. Pilot training manual for the c46 commando free download as pdf file. It has been modeled using realworld plans, the aircraft feature multiple animations and highly detailed engines. The united states air force utilized the c46 commando series as their primary transport workhorse in the pacific theater of war during the second world war. The commando served in the korean and vietnam conflicts and was the last fixedwing aircraft to be flown out of vietnam at the end of hostilities.
This just flight c46 commando package includes military, cargo and civilian passenger variants of the aircraft as well as military and civilian cockpit configurations. Download curtiss c 46 commando plans at aerofred model airplanes plans. The curtiss c 46 commando was a transport aircraft used by the united states army air forces during world war ii. If you would prefer a particular manual to be supplied as a paper copy, please contact us for a quotation. The c 46 command is the first kit to be produced by brett and it is a good choice. It has been downloaded 10 times by fellow modelers from around the world. Summary entitlements matrix 1 solrs household goods instructions. The curtiss c 46 commando is a transport aircraft derived from a commercial highaltitude airliner design. The commando made its maiden flight in march, 1940, and sported wright cyclone r2600 radials of 1700 hp. The 26th aircraft to come off the production line was the first c46 a version, which in turn was the first true military version of the aircraft.
Williamsbrothers c46 commando plastic model airplane kit 1. Curtiss c46 general history in 1937 there arose a desire for a 40passenger transport that would offer a higher degree of luxury and comfort. A prototype, designated the cw20, was born and started the curtiss and wright attempts at a suitable aircraft. It was ultimately used as a military transport during world war ii by the united states army air forces as well as the u. Vc levers now operate properly, and include mixture and cowl flap levers. This is the 172 scale model of the c 46 commando from williams brothers model products.
The 26th aircraft to come off the production line was the first c46 a version, which. The c 46 is the same basic kit that was available for many years and as far as i know is the only 172 kit available of the curtiss twin. Here is the curtiss c46 commando modelers online reference onestop resource for photos, kits, details, and references. Apr 11, 2020 explore dc3mech1s board curtisswright c46 commando. Just flight new c46 commando package for fsx and p3d. The c46 commando was the biggest twinengine airplane in the world when it first flewlonger, taller and with a wider wingspan than a b17 or b24. The c46 curtiss commando this impressive machine is one tough lady. Steam edition, p3d v4, p3d v3, p3d v2, p3d v1 first flown in 1940 and introduced into service with the usaf in 1942, the c46 commando was a twinengine transport aircraft used primarily by the military but also by. The curtiss c 46 commando is an american cargo aircraft.
Considerably larger than the more wellknown c47, the empty weight of the c46 was more than the fullyloaded weight of the c47. In march 1940, the curtisswright company first flew a new 36seat commercial airliner design, designated the cw20. Curtiss aircraft manuals pdf aircraft pilots flighting. Home aircraft manuals af curtiss c46 commando these manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours. Ebook curtiss c46 commando aviation aircraft scribd.
First flown in july 1972, the aircraft entered service in 1976 and has since served in almost every major. C46 commando in flight this is a list of surviving curtiss c46 commandos, including both airworthy and on display or stored aircraft. C 46 commando in flight this is a list of surviving curtiss c 46 commandos, including both airworthy and on display or stored aircraft. Download dji assistant 2 for mavic at for increased safety, flight is restricted to a height of 98. Military fourblade curtiss electric propellers, cargo threeblade hamilton standard propellers and civilian passenger threeblade hamilton standard propellers and includes. I like this magnificent machine a lot, but except for alaska and a few in south america they are, operationally, almost extinct. Early press reports used the name condor iii but the commando name was in use by early 1942 in company publicity. The c46 remains largely forgotten, since it was overshadowed by the much more. This aircraft was assigned to a combat cargo squadron of the air transport command atc, us army air forces usaaf. Prototypes were not distinguished with the usual x or y designations. Steam edition, p3d v4, p3d v3, p3d v2, p3d v1 first flown in 1940 and introduced into service with the usaf in 1942, the c46 commando was a twinengine transport aircraft used primarily by the military but also by civilian operators, particularly in the cargo role.
After wwii the c46 continued to fly commercial routes as a dual passenger and freight hauler in the hands of many smaller air carriers and carried out covert operations for the cia. The curtiss c46 commando is a transport aircraft derived from a commercial highaltitude airliner design. After glenn curtiss left curtiss aeroplane and motor company became part of curtiss. Curtiss c46 commando nos 1 and 2 the c46 was first flown as the cw20 airliner in 1940, and then ordered into volume production by the usaaf as the c46. Curtiss c46 aircraft operation and flight manual 0125la1 1945. Versions with four bladed props both vc crew and without crew are available.
A curtiss c46a45cu commando flies over the himalayan mountains while on a supply mission between india and china in 1944. Download curtissc46commando plans at aerofred model airplanes plans. After a variety of softbound manuals on various nations aircraft were produced in the early years of the war, this edition compiled it all into a single book. The commando is completing a supply flight over the hump from india. More than proud, i am so happy to present my first model. Standard operating procedures c46 please register or sign in if you want to access the full document. The curtiss c 46 commando is a lowwing monoplane with retractable landing gear originally derived from a commercial highaltitude airliner design. Curtiss c46 commando update for fs2004 fly away simulation. It was mainly used by us army air force and us navy for the world war ii and after the korean war. As of january 2019, there are six aircraft known to be regularly flown in active revenue service. Curtisswright c46 commando twinengine longrange transport.
Curtiss c46 commando simple english wikipedia, the free. Williamsbrothers c46 commando plastic model airplane kit. Williams brothers 72346 172 c46 commando kit first look. The curtiss cw20 c 46 commando was designed as a dc3 competitor, with almost twice the carrying capacity but about the same speed. Dec 16, 2017 the curtiss c 46 commando is a transport aircraft derived from the curtiss cw20 pressurised highaltitude airliner design english. It was used as a military transport during world war ii by the united states army air forces. View and download norton commando workshop manual online. Deliveries of aaf c46s began in july 1942 for the air transport command and troop carrier command. Army order 200 cw20bs, which were designated as c46s. The c 46 curtiss commando this impressive machine is one tough lady. The c46 is the same basic kit that was available for many years and as far as i know is the only 172 kit available of the curtiss twin.
C46 commando features this classic cargotransport workhorse in three variants. Reworked files include original crew restored, original main landing gear restored, new g with new forward view, new virtual views. This just flight curtiss c46 commando addon for fsx. Alaska airlines c46 commando ww2 aircraft, military aircraft, pilot, commercial. Jan 25, 2016 the c 46 was developed from the new and unproven commercial aircraft design, the cw20, which first flew in march 1940. The curtiswright corporation c46 was developed form the original xc55 design of 1936. This just flight curtiss c 46 commando addon for fsx. Deliveries of aaf c 46s began in july 1942 for the air transport command and troop carrier command. C46 commando hurlburt field hurlburt field fact sheets. Curtiss c46d commando national museum of the united.