Boeing 787-8 vs. Douglas C-47 Skytrain

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Boeing 787-8 versus Douglas C-47 Skytrain
57.0 m 187 ft 0 in length 19.43 m 63 ft 9 in
17 m 55 ft 9 in height 5.17 m 17 ft
60 m 196 ft 1 wingspan 28.96 m 95 ft
GEnx-1B / Trent 1000 engines 2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines
265.1 kN (59600 lbf) for Trent 1000-E, 321.6 kN (72300 lbf) for GEnx-1B70 thrust per engine 1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW)
2 * 265.1 kN (59600 lbf) for Trent 1000-E, 2 * 321.6 kN (72300 lbf) for GEnx-1B70 total thrust 2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW)
227,930 kg 502,500 lb MTOW 14,061 kg 31,000 lb
13,530 km 7,305 nmi range 3,910 km 2,112 nm
652 mph 1,050 kph cruise speed 300 km/h 186 mph
248 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.