Boeing 747-400 vs. Douglas C-54 Skymaster

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Boeing 747-400 versus Douglas C-54 Skymaster
70.56 m 231 ft 10 in length 28.60 m 93 ft 10 in
19.3 m 63 ft 4 in height 8.38 m 27 ft 6 in
59.49 m 195 ft 4 in wingspan 35.81 m 117 ft 6 in
Pratt & Whitney PW4000, General Electric CF6 -80C2 or Rolls-Royce RB211 -524G/H engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2000 Twin Wasp radial engines
Around 60,000 to 70,000 pounds thrust per engine 1,200 to 1,450 horsepower (895 to 1,080 kW)
Around 240,000 to 280,000 pounds total thrust 4,800 to 5,800 horsepower
396,834 kg 875,000 lb MTOW 29,484 kg 65,000 lb
13,492 km 7,285 nmi range 6,500 km 3,510 nm
939 km/h 584 mph cruise speed 340 km/h 211 mph
Typically accommodates 416 passengers in a three-class layout capacity Up to 50 passengers or 28,500 lb cargo
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.