Beechcraft Model 18 vs. Curtiss C-46 Commando
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Beechcraft Model 18 |
versus |
Curtiss C-46 Commando |
10.97 m |
36 ft 0 in |
length |
23.47 m |
77 ft 0 in |
2.74 m |
9 ft |
height |
6.53 m |
21 ft 5 in |
14.53 m |
47 ft 8 in |
wingspan |
32.56 m |
106 ft 1 |
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-1 radial engines |
engines |
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines |
Approximately 450 hp per engine |
thrust per engine |
2500 hp (1,900 kw) |
Approximately 900 hp total |
total thrust |
5000 hp (3,800 kw) |
5,670 kg |
12,500 lb |
MTOW |
16,749 kg |
36,945 lb |
1,600 km |
864 nm |
range |
2,750 km |
1,485 nm |
322 km/h |
200 mph |
cruise speed |
333 km/h |
207 mph |
Up to 11 passengers |
capacity |
Up to 50 passengers or 40 paratroopers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.