Boeing 787-9 vs. Curtiss C-46 Commando

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Boeing 787-9 versus Curtiss C-46 Commando
63.0 m 206 ft 9 in length 23.47 m 77 ft 0 in
17 m 55 ft 9 in height 6.53 m 21 ft 5 in
60 m 196 ft 1 wingspan 32.56 m 106 ft 1
GEnx-1B / Trent 1000 engines 2 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines
76,100 pounds thrust per engine 2500 hp (1,900 kw)
152,200 pounds total thrust 5000 hp (3,800 kw)
254,000 kg 560,000 lb MTOW 16,749 kg 36,945 lb
14,140 km 7,635 nmi range 2,750 km 1,485 nm
652 mph 1,050 kph cruise speed 333 km/h 207 mph
290 passengers capacity Up to 50 passengers or 40 paratroopers
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.