Boeing 787-9 vs. Douglas C-47 Skytrain

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Boeing 787-9 versus Douglas C-47 Skytrain
63.0 m 206 ft 9 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
76,100 pounds thrust per engine 1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW)
152,200 pounds total thrust 2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW)
254,000 kg 560,000 lb MTOW 14,061 kg 31,000 lb
14,140 km 7,635 nmi range 3,910 km 2,112 nm
652 mph 1,050 kph cruise speed 300 km/h 186 mph
290 passengers capacity Up to 32 passengers or 27-28 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.