Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress vs. DC-10 Air Tanker
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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
versus |
DC-10 Air Tanker |
22.56 m |
74 ft 0 in |
length |
55.40 m |
181 ft 10 in |
5.82 m |
19 ft 1 in |
height |
17.7 m |
58 ft 1 in |
31.62 m |
103 ft 9 in |
wingspan |
50.4 m |
165 ft 4 in |
4 Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone Turbosupercharged radial engines |
engines |
3 x General Electric CF6-50C2 turbofan engines |
1,200 horsepower |
thrust per engine |
Approximately 52,500 lbf |
4,800 horsepower |
total thrust |
Approximately 157,500 lbf |
29,484 kg |
65,000 lb |
MTOW |
186,880 kg |
412,000 lb |
2,000 mi |
1,739 nm |
range |
3,000 nm |
5,556 km |
226 mph |
364 km/h |
cruise speed |
490 kts |
304 mph |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.