Curtiss C-46 Commando vs. Douglas DC-8

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Curtiss C-46 Commando versus Douglas DC-8
23.47 m 77 ft 0 in length 57.10 m 187 ft 4 in
6.53 m 21 ft 5 in height 16.84 m 55 ft 3 in
32.56 m 106 ft 1 wingspan 45.24 m 148 ft 5 in
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofan engines
2500 hp (1,900 kw) thrust per engine Approximately 17,000 lbf per engine
5000 hp (3,800 kw) total thrust Approximately 68,000 lbf total
16,749 kg 36,945 lb MTOW 158,760 kg 350,000 lb
2,750 km 1,485 nm range 11,918 km 6,437 nm
333 km/h 207 mph cruise speed 900 km/h 559 mph
Up to 50 passengers or 40 paratroopers capacity Up to 259 passengers
rotor diameter
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.