Douglas C-47 Skytrain vs. Boeing 747 Supertanker

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain versus Boeing 747 Supertanker
19.43 m 63 ft 9 in length 70.66 m 232 ft 0 in
5.17 m 17 ft height 19.41 m 63 ft 8 in
28.96 m 95 ft wingspan 64.44 m 211 ft 5 in
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines engines 4 x General Electric CF6-80C2B5F turbofan engines
1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW) thrust per engine Approximately 61,500 lbf
2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW) total thrust Approximately 246,000 lbf
14,061 kg 31,000 lb MTOW 442,253 kg 975,000 lb
3,910 km 2,112 nm range 7,260 km 3,920 nm
300 km/h 186 mph cruise speed 878 km/h 546 mph
Up to 32 passengers or 27-28 paratroopers capacity
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.