Douglas C-47 Skytrain vs. DC-10 Air Tanker
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Douglas C-47 Skytrain |
versus |
DC-10 Air Tanker |
19.43 m |
63 ft 9 in |
length |
55.40 m |
181 ft 10 in |
5.17 m |
17 ft |
height |
17.7 m |
58 ft 1 in |
28.96 m |
95 ft |
wingspan |
50.4 m |
165 ft 4 in |
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines |
engines |
3 x General Electric CF6-50C2 turbofan engines |
1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW) |
thrust per engine |
Approximately 52,500 lbf |
2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW) |
total thrust |
Approximately 157,500 lbf |
14,061 kg |
31,000 lb |
MTOW |
186,880 kg |
412,000 lb |
3,910 km |
2,112 nm |
range |
3,000 nm |
5,556 km |
300 km/h |
186 mph |
cruise speed |
490 kts |
304 mph |
Up to 32 passengers or 27-28 paratroopers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.