Boeing 747-400ER vs. Douglas C-47 Skytrain
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| Boeing 747-400ER |
versus |
Douglas C-47 Skytrain |
| 64.44 m |
211 ft 4 in |
length |
19.43 m |
63 ft 9 in |
| 19.4 m |
63 ft 8 in |
height |
5.17 m |
17 ft |
| 70.6 m |
231 ft 8 in |
wingspan |
28.96 m |
95 ft |
| 4 |
engines |
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines |
| 258 kN (R-R RB211-524 G/H) or 252.4 kN (P&W PW4056) |
thrust per engine |
1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW) |
| 1032 kN (R-R RB211-524 G/H) or 1009.6 kN (P&W PW4056) |
total thrust |
2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW) |
| 396,895 kg |
875,300 lb |
MTOW |
14,061 kg |
31,000 lb |
| 14,205 km |
7,671 nm |
range |
3,910 km |
2,112 nm |
| 939 km/h |
584 mph |
cruise speed |
300 km/h |
186 mph |
| 416 passengers |
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.
