Consolidated PBY Catalina vs. Douglas C-54 Skymaster

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Consolidated PBY Catalina versus Douglas C-54 Skymaster
9.22 m 30 ft 3 in length 28.60 m 93 ft 10 in
2.74 m 9 ft height 8.38 m 27 ft 6 in
14.63 m 48 ft wingspan 35.81 m 117 ft 6 in
1 x Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior radial engine engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2000 Twin Wasp radial engines
Approximately 450 hp (335 kW) thrust per engine 1,200 to 1,450 horsepower (895 to 1,080 kW)
Approximately 450 hp (335 kW) total thrust 4,800 to 5,800 horsepower
5,100 lb 2,313 kg MTOW 29,484 kg 65,000 lb
732 km 395 nm range 6,500 km 3,510 nm
143 mph 230 km/h cruise speed 340 km/h 211 mph
7 passengers or equivalent cargo 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.