| The
C-124A, of which 204 were built, was flown for the first time on November
1949. The next, and final, production version was the C-124C, with more
powerful R-4360 engines, weather radar in a distinctive nose radome, and,
equally useful recognition points, wingtip fairings housing combustion
heater to de-ice the wing and tailplane leading edges and to heat the cabin.
C-124C production totaled 243, the last plane being delivered during May,
1955. When used in a transport role (with two decks installed), the Globemaster
II could carry a maximum of 200 fully-equipped troops, or 123 stretcher
cases plus 45 ambulatory patients and 15 medical attendants. Globemaster
IIs remained in service until replaced by the C-5A Galaxy during 1970.
When the first Globemasters ended their useful service life, some were
acquired by civil cargo operators. The C-124C used four 3,800 hp engines,
giving it a maximum speed at sea level of 271 mph, cruising speed of 230
mph, service ceiling of 18,400 ft, and a range with 26,375 lbs of 4,030
miles. |
All airplane models are Hand Carved, Hand Painted
Mahogany and comes fully assembled with removable desk stand. |