Boeing B-52 Stratofortress vs. Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
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Boeing B-52 Stratofortress |
versus |
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar |
48.5 m |
159 ft 2 in |
length |
26.61 m |
87 ft 3 in |
12.4 m |
40 ft 8 in |
height |
8.61 m |
28 ft 3 in |
56.4 m |
185 ft |
wingspan |
33.48 m |
109 ft 1 |
8 Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-3/103 engines |
engines |
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-4360-20A piston engines |
17,000 lbf |
thrust per engine |
3,500 to 4,300 horsepower (2,600 to 3,200 kW) |
136,000 lbf |
total thrust |
7,000 to 8,600 horsepower |
221,000 kg |
487,000 lb |
MTOW |
31,067 kg |
68,500 lb |
8,800 mi |
7,648 nm |
range |
1,600 km |
864 nm |
442 knots |
258 mph |
cruise speed |
370 km/h |
230 mph |
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capacity |
Up to 62 paratroopers or 35 stretchers or 5 cars or 37,000 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.