Boeing 737-500 vs. Douglas C-47 Skytrain

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Boeing 737-500 versus Douglas C-47 Skytrain
31.01 m 101 ft 9 in length 19.43 m 63 ft 9 in
11.12 m 36 ft 6 in height 5.17 m 17 ft
28.88 m 94 ft 9 in wingspan 28.96 m 95 ft
2x CFM56-3B1 Turbofan engines 2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines
20,100 pound-force thrust per engine 1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW)
40,200 pound-force total thrust 2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW)
60,555 kg 133,500 lb MTOW 14,061 kg 31,000 lb
2,950 nm 5,466 km range 3,910 km 2,112 nm
492 knots 285 mph cruise speed 300 km/h 186 mph
108 / 122 capacity Up to 32 passengers or 27-28 paratroopers
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rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.