Boeing 747-400 vs. Douglas C-47 Skytrain

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Boeing 747-400 versus Douglas C-47 Skytrain
70.56 m 231 ft 10 in length 19.43 m 63 ft 9 in
19.3 m 63 ft 4 in height 5.17 m 17 ft
59.49 m 195 ft 4 in wingspan 28.96 m 95 ft
Pratt & Whitney PW4000, General Electric CF6 -80C2 or Rolls-Royce RB211 -524G/H engines 2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines
Around 60,000 to 70,000 pounds thrust per engine 1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW)
Around 240,000 to 280,000 pounds total thrust 2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW)
396,834 kg 875,000 lb MTOW 14,061 kg 31,000 lb
13,492 km 7,285 nmi range 3,910 km 2,112 nm
939 km/h 584 mph cruise speed 300 km/h 186 mph
Typically accommodates 416 passengers in a three-class layout 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.