Boeing 747-400 vs. Douglas DC-6

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Boeing 747-400 versus Douglas DC-6
70.56 m 231 ft 10 in length 32.18 m 105 ft 7 in
19.3 m 63 ft 4 in height 8.94 m 29 ft 4 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-2800-CB17 radial engines
Around 60,000 to 70,000 pounds thrust per engine Approximately 2,500 hp per engine
Around 240,000 to 280,000 pounds total thrust Approximately 10,000 hp total
396,834 kg 875,000 lb MTOW 52,200 kg 115,100 lb
13,492 km 7,285 nmi range 5,800 km 3,133 nm
939 km/h 584 mph cruise speed 507 km/h 315 mph
Typically accommodates 416 passengers in a three-class layout capacity Up to 102 passengers
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.