Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress vs. Douglas DC-6

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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress versus Douglas DC-6
22.56 m 74 ft 0 in length 32.18 m 105 ft 7 in
5.82 m 19 ft 1 in height 8.94 m 29 ft 4 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-2800-CB17 radial engines
1,200 horsepower thrust per engine Approximately 2,500 hp per engine
4,800 horsepower total thrust Approximately 10,000 hp total
29,484 kg 65,000 lb MTOW 52,200 kg 115,100 lb
2,000 mi 1,739 nm range 5,800 km 3,133 nm
226 mph 364 km/h cruise speed 507 km/h 315 mph
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.