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Douglas DC-6F · N10406 · Bellomy Lawson Aviation

Douglas DC-6F illustration in Bellomy Lawson Aviation livery Illustrative image; it may differ from the actual aircraft.

Douglas DC-6F

DC6-42854Scrapped
RegistrationUSN10406
Verified aircraft dataagainst the official civil aviation registerWhat does this badge mean?We checked that this aircraft’s registration, serial number and model match the official civil aviation register: FAA (United States), data as of Oct 8, 2026.That makes its identity more reliable. The verification expires after 12 months: if the register stops confirming it, the badge disappears.How we verify
OperatorBellomy Lawson Aviation
3operators
0incidents
0accidents
0logbook years
0photos

Douglas DC-6F built in 1946. Operated for American Airlines, Aeronaves de Mexico and Bellomy Lawson Aviation. Scrapped.

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Technical data

ManufacturerDouglas
First flight1946
Country of registrationEstados Unidos
MSN42854
Hex / ICAO 24-bitA01607
VerificationIdentity verified against the official register of FAA (United States) · Oct 8, 2026

The model · Douglas DC-6

Figures for the DC-6B variant, the most representative of the family

Length32.2 m106 ft
Wingspan35.8 m117 ft
Height8.7 m29 ft
Range4,840 km2,613 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed507 km/h274 ktMach 0.48
Service ceiling7,600 m24,934 ft
Maximum take-off weight48,500 kg106,924 lb
Maximum payload23,390 kg51,566 lbIts 54 passengers with baggage would weigh about 5.4 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity54 passengersUp to 102 in a high-density layout
Endurance9 h 33 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

The type first flew in 1946 (80 years ago) · About 704 units built · Production ended in 1958

Figures for the type, not for this particular aircraft: each variant and each configuration changes something. They are shown in both systems used in aviation.

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Aircraft chronology

1946
Built
Assembled by Douglas.
Apr 20, 1946
Delivered to American Airlines
Delivered to American Airlines as NC90701.
Apr 20, 1947
Re-registered
Changed from NC90701 to N90701 (still with American Airlines).
Apr 10, 1961
Transferred to Aeronaves de Mexico
Transferred to Aeronaves de Mexico.
Jan 26, 1973
Transferred to Bellomy Lawson Aviation
Transferred to Bellomy Lawson Aviation.

Operators

1946-04-20
American Airlines
Registration NC90701
1947-04-20
American Airlines
Registration N90701
1961-04-10
Aeronaves de Mexico
Registration XA-NOU
1973-01-26
Bellomy Lawson Aviation
Registration N10406

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BibTeX

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  author       = {{Vuelopedia}},
  title        = {{Douglas DC-6F · N10406 · Bellomy Lawson Aviation}},
  publisher    = {Fundación Poderia},
  year         = {2026},
  date         = {2026-10-10},
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  urldate      = {2026-10-21},
  note         = {Accessed 2026-10-21}
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