Curtiss C-46 Commando vs. Aero Commander 500S

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Curtiss C-46 Commando versus Aero Commander 500S
23.47 m 77 ft 0 in length 10.46 m 34 ft 4 in
6.53 m 21 ft 5 in height 3.63 m 11 ft 11 in
32.56 m 106 ft 1 wingspan 13.52 m 44 ft 4 in
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines engines 2 x Lycoming IO-540
2500 hp (1,900 kw) thrust per engine 380 lbs
5000 hp (3,800 kw) total thrust 760 lbs
16,749 kg 36,945 lb MTOW 11,500 lb 5,216 kg
2,750 km 1,485 nm range 1,350 nm 2,500 km
333 km/h 207 mph cruise speed 230 kts 143 mph
Up to 50 passengers or 40 paratroopers capacity Up to 4 passengers
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.