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
rotor diameter
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.