Boeing 787-9 vs. Douglas DC-6

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Boeing 787-9 versus Douglas DC-6
63.0 m 206 ft 9 in length 32.18 m 105 ft 7 in
17 m 55 ft 9 in height 8.94 m 29 ft 4 in
60 m 196 ft 1 wingspan 35.81 m 117 ft 6 in
GEnx-1B / Trent 1000 engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CB17 radial engines
76,100 pounds thrust per engine Approximately 2,500 hp per engine
152,200 pounds total thrust Approximately 10,000 hp total
254,000 kg 560,000 lb MTOW 52,200 kg 115,100 lb
14,140 km 7,635 nmi range 5,800 km 3,133 nm
652 mph 1,050 kph cruise speed 507 km/h 315 mph
290 passengers 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.