Boeing 737-900 vs. Douglas C-47 Skytrain

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Boeing 737-900 versus Douglas C-47 Skytrain
42.1 m 138 ft 2 in length 19.43 m 63 ft 9 in
12.5 m 41 ft height 5.17 m 17 ft
35.8 m 117 ft 5 in wingspan 28.96 m 95 ft
2 x CFM-56 engines 2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines
27,000 pounds thrust per engine 1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW)
54,000 pounds total thrust 2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW)
79,015 kg 174,200 lb MTOW 14,061 kg 31,000 lb
4,522 km 2,442 nm range 3,910 km 2,112 nm
530 mph 853 km/h cruise speed 300 km/h 186 mph
178 (2-class) capacity Up to 32 passengers or 27-28 paratroopers
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.