Boeing B-29 Superfortress vs. Curtiss C-46 Commando
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Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
versus |
Curtiss C-46 Commando |
30.17 m |
99 ft 0 in |
length |
23.47 m |
77 ft 0 in |
9.02 m |
29 ft 7 in |
height |
6.53 m |
21 ft 5 in |
43.06 m |
141 ft 3 in |
wingspan |
32.56 m |
106 ft 1 |
4 Wright R-3350s |
engines |
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines |
2,200 hp |
thrust per engine |
2500 hp (1,900 kw) |
8,800 hp |
total thrust |
5000 hp (3,800 kw) |
63,502 kg |
140,000 lb |
MTOW |
16,749 kg |
36,945 lb |
3,700 mi |
3,219 nm |
range |
2,750 km |
1,485 nm |
220 mph |
354 km/h |
cruise speed |
333 km/h |
207 mph |
20,000 lbs (9,100 kg) bomb load |
capacity |
Up to 50 passengers or 40 paratroopers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.