The Curtiss C-46 Commando was an American twin-engine transport aircraft used extensively by the Allied forces during World War II. It was known for its rugged construction and its capacity, being used for troop and cargo transport, medical evacuation, and paratrooper drops. It was powered by two Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engines. The Commando was a workhorse of the Allied air forces, and it served in various theaters of war.