The Douglas DC-6 is a piston-powered airliner and transport aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft Company from 1946 to 1958. Originally intended as a military transport near the end of World War II it was reworked after the war to compete with the Lockheed Constellation in the long-range commercial transport market. More than 700 were built and many still fly today in cargo military and wildfire control roles.
Made by Douglas Aircraft Company.
It is the successor of the Douglas DC-4 ,
Douglas DC-6 is the predecessor of the Douglas DC-7.