Boeing B-29 Superfortress vs. Douglas C-54 Skymaster

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Boeing B-29 Superfortress versus Douglas C-54 Skymaster
30.17 m 99 ft 0 in length 28.60 m 93 ft 10 in
9.02 m 29 ft 7 in height 8.38 m 27 ft 6 in
43.06 m 141 ft 3 in wingspan 35.81 m 117 ft 6 in
4 Wright R-3350s engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2000 Twin Wasp radial engines
2,200 hp thrust per engine 1,200 to 1,450 horsepower (895 to 1,080 kW)
8,800 hp total thrust 4,800 to 5,800 horsepower
63,502 kg 140,000 lb MTOW 29,484 kg 65,000 lb
3,700 mi 3,219 nm range 6,500 km 3,510 nm
220 mph 354 km/h cruise speed 340 km/h 211 mph
20,000 lbs (9,100 kg) bomb load 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.