Boeing 757-300 vs. Douglas DC-6

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Boeing 757-300 versus Douglas DC-6
54.4 m 178 ft 5 in length 32.18 m 105 ft 7 in
13.6 m 44 ft 7 in height 8.94 m 29 ft 4 in
38.1 m 125 ft wingspan 35.81 m 117 ft 6 in
2 x Rolls-Royce RB211 engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CB17 radial engines
42,540 pounds thrust per engine Approximately 2,500 hp per engine
85,080 pounds total thrust Approximately 10,000 hp total
123,830 kg 273,000 lb MTOW 52,200 kg 115,100 lb
5,100 km 2,754 nm range 5,800 km 3,133 nm
876 km/h 544 mph cruise speed 507 km/h 315 mph
243 / 279 capacity Up to 102 passengers
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.