Boeing KC-97 Stratofreighter vs. Douglas DC-6
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Boeing KC-97 Stratofreighter |
versus |
Douglas DC-6 |
33.68 m |
110 ft 6 in |
length |
32.18 m |
105 ft 7 in |
11.58 m |
38 ft |
height |
8.94 m |
29 ft 4 in |
43.05 m |
141 ft 3 in |
wingspan |
35.81 m |
117 ft 6 in |
4 x Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major radial engines |
engines |
4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CB17 radial engines |
3,000 to 4,300 hp (2,200 to 3,200 kW) |
thrust per engine |
Approximately 2,500 hp per engine |
12,000 to 17,200 hp (8,800 to 24,800 kW) |
total thrust |
Approximately 10,000 hp total |
73,000 kg |
161,000 lb |
MTOW |
52,200 kg |
115,100 lb |
3,700 km |
1,998 nm |
range |
5,800 km |
3,133 nm |
610 km/h |
379 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.