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Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter specs, size & range

The Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (ICAO code C97) is a landplane with 4 piston engines in the medium wake-turbulence category.

Landplane with 4 piston engines Wake category: Medium Piston & light aircraft
Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter
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C-97 Stratofreighter specifications

Approach speed
105 kn (194 km/h)
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The Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter is a landplane with 4 piston engines built by Boeing. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code C97. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

C-97 Stratofreighter speed and range

On final approach it flies at around 105 knots (194 km/h).

Aircraft similar to the C-97 Stratofreighter

Comparable piston & light aircraft include Douglas B-23 Dragon, Douglas DC-3, Northrop P-61 Black Widow and Grumman F7F Tigercat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter?

C97 — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

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