Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress vs. Douglas C-54 Skymaster

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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress versus Douglas C-54 Skymaster
22.56 m 74 ft 0 in length 28.60 m 93 ft 10 in
5.82 m 19 ft 1 in height 8.38 m 27 ft 6 in
31.62 m 103 ft 9 in wingspan 35.81 m 117 ft 6 in
4 Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone Turbosupercharged radial engines engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2000 Twin Wasp radial engines
1,200 horsepower thrust per engine 1,200 to 1,450 horsepower (895 to 1,080 kW)
4,800 horsepower total thrust 4,800 to 5,800 horsepower
29,484 kg 65,000 lb MTOW 29,484 kg 65,000 lb
2,000 mi 1,739 nm range 6,500 km 3,510 nm
226 mph 364 km/h cruise speed 340 km/h 211 mph
capacity Up to 50 passengers or 28,500 lb cargo
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.