Boeing 737-900 vs. Douglas DC-6

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Boeing 737-900 versus Douglas DC-6
42.1 m 138 ft 2 in length 32.18 m 105 ft 7 in
12.5 m 41 ft height 8.94 m 29 ft 4 in
35.8 m 117 ft 5 in wingspan 35.81 m 117 ft 6 in
2 x CFM-56 engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CB17 radial engines
27,000 pounds thrust per engine Approximately 2,500 hp per engine
54,000 pounds total thrust Approximately 10,000 hp total
79,015 kg 174,200 lb MTOW 52,200 kg 115,100 lb
4,522 km 2,442 nm range 5,800 km 3,133 nm
530 mph 853 km/h cruise speed 507 km/h 315 mph
178 (2-class) 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.