Douglas C-47 Skytrain vs. Cessna 172

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain versus Cessna 172
19.43 m 63 ft 9 in length 8.28 m 27 ft 2 in
5.17 m 17 ft height 2.72 m 8 ft 11 in
28.96 m 95 ft wingspan 11 m 36 ft 1 in
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines engines 1 x Lycoming IO-360-L2A flat-4 piston engine
1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW) thrust per engine 180 to 200 horsepower (134 to 149 kW)
2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW) total thrust 180 to 200 horsepower (134 to 149 kW)
14,061 kg 31,000 lb MTOW 1,040 kg 2,293 lb
3,910 km 2,112 nm range 1,056 km 570 nm
300 km/h 186 mph cruise speed 226 km/h 140 mph
Up to 32 passengers or 27-28 paratroopers capacity 4
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.