Boeing B-29 Superfortress vs. Douglas C-47 Skytrain
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Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
versus |
Douglas C-47 Skytrain |
30.17 m |
99 ft 0 in |
length |
19.43 m |
63 ft 9 in |
9.02 m |
29 ft 7 in |
height |
5.17 m |
17 ft |
43.06 m |
141 ft 3 in |
wingspan |
28.96 m |
95 ft |
4 Wright R-3350s |
engines |
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines |
2,200 hp |
thrust per engine |
1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW) |
8,800 hp |
total thrust |
2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW) |
63,502 kg |
140,000 lb |
MTOW |
14,061 kg |
31,000 lb |
3,700 mi |
3,219 nm |
range |
3,910 km |
2,112 nm |
220 mph |
354 km/h |
cruise speed |
300 km/h |
186 mph |
20,000 lbs (9,100 kg) bomb load |
capacity |
Up to 32 passengers or 27-28 paratroopers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.