Avro Vulcan vs. Douglas C-54 Skymaster

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Avro Vulcan versus Douglas C-54 Skymaster
30.46 m 99 ft 11 in length 28.60 m 93 ft 10 in
8.28 m 27 ft 2 in height 8.38 m 27 ft 6 in
33.53 m 110 ft wingspan 35.81 m 117 ft 6 in
4 Bristol Olympus engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2000 Twin Wasp radial engines
20,000 lbs thrust per engine 1,200 to 1,450 horsepower (895 to 1,080 kW)
80,000 lbs total thrust 4,800 to 5,800 horsepower
35,000 kg 77,200 lb MTOW 29,484 kg 65,000 lb
2,592 nm 4,798 km range 6,500 km 3,510 nm
1,010 km/h 627 mph cruise speed 340 km/h 211 mph
10,000 kg payload capacity Up to 50 passengers or 28,500 lb cargo
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.