Fuselage Dimensions of a C-119?

[Jerry O'Neill]

I'm wondering if anybody might kow what the fuselage dimensions are of a C-119? I'm working on a writing project and can't seem to get anything but the total overall length and width of the aircraft.
Also, does anyone have the cargo space dimensions? I need to know what can fit inside, size-wise.
Thanks.
Jerry

[Jerry O'Neill]

Sorry about the Double Posting!
Jerry

[RickH]

Check with the folks at the SAC Museum in Omaha. Theirs is open to walk thru tours.

[jamesintucson]

Cargo compartment dimensions from the -1 flight manual

Height: 8 feet
Width: 9 feet 2 inches
Length: 36 feet 11 inches
Area of Cargo Floor: 353 square feet

James

[marine air]

I just threw my notes away on the one that is for sale at Fort Campbell. IIRC, The main ldg gear has two wheels on each side. The outermost measurement is 32' wide between these two points. It seems like there was about 81/2 feet from the outboard main landing wheel to the exterior of the fuselage , on each side. This would leave about 16 plus feet for the width of the fuselage pod. I believe the height was about 16' from the top of the fuselage to the ground (with struts compressed on nose gear.) I think the fuselage length is like 93 ft. without the control surfaces. The fuselage pod is really long, over 68 feet but I can't remember the exct number. The inside seemed to be "the size of a standard boxcar" whatever that means but the ceiling height was 8' plus and the width was maybe 8 to 10 feet wide. There was a lot more wasted space between the interior walls and the exterior fuselage skin than the C-130 I'm more familiar with. There's about 2 feet or more of dead space between the ceiling and the skin of the aircraft, and this is where the military radios were housed.
Hope this helps.

We couldn't figure out how to get it home so we passed on it. IF you had the time and money, those in Wyoming could make a great cabin, just drag them away from the airport. The flight deck is huge and would make a great den!