Boeing B-52 Stratofortress vs. Douglas DC-6

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Boeing B-52 Stratofortress versus Douglas DC-6
48.5 m 159 ft 2 in length 32.18 m 105 ft 7 in
12.4 m 40 ft 8 in height 8.94 m 29 ft 4 in
56.4 m 185 ft wingspan 35.81 m 117 ft 6 in
8 Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-3/103 engines engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CB17 radial engines
17,000 lbf thrust per engine Approximately 2,500 hp per engine
136,000 lbf total thrust Approximately 10,000 hp total
221,000 kg 487,000 lb MTOW 52,200 kg 115,100 lb
8,800 mi 7,648 nm range 5,800 km 3,133 nm
442 knots 258 mph 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.