Boeing 757-300 vs. Douglas C-47 Skytrain

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Boeing 757-300 versus Douglas C-47 Skytrain
54.4 m 178 ft 5 in length 19.43 m 63 ft 9 in
13.6 m 44 ft 7 in height 5.17 m 17 ft
38.1 m 125 ft wingspan 28.96 m 95 ft
2 x Rolls-Royce RB211 engines 2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines
42,540 pounds thrust per engine 1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW)
85,080 pounds total thrust 2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW)
123,830 kg 273,000 lb MTOW 14,061 kg 31,000 lb
5,100 km 2,754 nm range 3,910 km 2,112 nm
876 km/h 544 mph cruise speed 300 km/h 186 mph
243 / 279 capacity Up to 32 passengers or 27-28 paratroopers
rotor diameter
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.