Consolidated PBY Catalina vs. Douglas DC-6

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Consolidated PBY Catalina versus Douglas DC-6
9.22 m 30 ft 3 in length 32.18 m 105 ft 7 in
2.74 m 9 ft height 8.94 m 29 ft 4 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-2800-CB17 radial engines
Approximately 450 hp (335 kW) thrust per engine Approximately 2,500 hp per engine
Approximately 450 hp (335 kW) total thrust Approximately 10,000 hp total
5,100 lb 2,313 kg MTOW 52,200 kg 115,100 lb
732 km 395 nm range 5,800 km 3,133 nm
143 mph 230 km/h cruise speed 507 km/h 315 mph
7 passengers or equivalent cargo 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.