Douglas C-47 Skytrain vs. Aero Commander 500S

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain versus Aero Commander 500S
19.43 m 63 ft 9 in length 10.46 m 34 ft 4 in
5.17 m 17 ft height 3.63 m 11 ft 11 in
28.96 m 95 ft wingspan 13.52 m 44 ft 4 in
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines engines 2 x Lycoming IO-540
1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW) thrust per engine 380 lbs
2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW) total thrust 760 lbs
14,061 kg 31,000 lb MTOW 11,500 lb 5,216 kg
3,910 km 2,112 nm range 1,350 nm 2,500 km
300 km/h 186 mph cruise speed 230 kts 143 mph
Up to 32 passengers or 27-28 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.