Boeing 737-500 vs. Douglas DC-6

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Boeing 737-500 versus Douglas DC-6
31.01 m 101 ft 9 in length 32.18 m 105 ft 7 in
11.12 m 36 ft 6 in height 8.94 m 29 ft 4 in
28.88 m 94 ft 9 in wingspan 35.81 m 117 ft 6 in
2x CFM56-3B1 Turbofan engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CB17 radial engines
20,100 pound-force thrust per engine Approximately 2,500 hp per engine
40,200 pound-force total thrust Approximately 10,000 hp total
60,555 kg 133,500 lb MTOW 52,200 kg 115,100 lb
2,950 nm 5,466 km range 5,800 km 3,133 nm
492 knots 285 mph cruise speed 507 km/h 315 mph
108 / 122 capacity Up to 102 passengers
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.