Consolidated B-24 Liberator vs. Douglas C-54 Skymaster

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Consolidated B-24 Liberator versus Douglas C-54 Skymaster
20.42 m 67 ft 0 in length 28.60 m 93 ft 10 in
5.49 m 18 ft height 8.38 m 27 ft 6 in
33.53 m 110 ft wingspan 35.81 m 117 ft 6 in
4 Pratt & Whitney R-1830s, 4 Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial air-cooled engines engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2000 Twin Wasp radial engines
1,200 hp, 1,200 hp each thrust per engine 1,200 to 1,450 horsepower (895 to 1,080 kW)
4,800 hp (calculated from 4 engines each with 1,200 hp) total thrust 4,800 to 5,800 horsepower
26,580 kg 58,600 lb MTOW 29,484 kg 65,000 lb
2,850 mi 2,481 nm range 6,500 km 3,510 nm
175 mph 282 km/h cruise speed 340 km/h 211 mph
8,000 pounds 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.