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 |
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capacity |
Up to 102 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.