Douglas R4D-8

R4D-8/C-117D
A USMC C-117D formerly based at MCAS Iwakuni now on display at MCAS Miramar
Role Military transport aircraft
National origin United States
Manufacturer Douglas Aircraft Company
First flight 23 June 1949
Retired 1992
Primary users United States Navy
United States Marine Corps
Number built 100 (by conversion)
Developed from Douglas DC-3
Douglas C-47 Skytrain

The Douglas R4D-8 (later redesignated C-117D) is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3S (Super DC-3) airliner. It was used by the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and Vietnam War.