Douglas C-47 Skytrain vs. Douglas C-54 Skymaster

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain versus Douglas C-54 Skymaster
19.43 m 63 ft 9 in length 28.60 m 93 ft 10 in
5.17 m 17 ft height 8.38 m 27 ft 6 in
28.96 m 95 ft wingspan 35.81 m 117 ft 6 in
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2000 Twin Wasp radial engines
1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW) thrust per engine 1,200 to 1,450 horsepower (895 to 1,080 kW)
2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW) total thrust 4,800 to 5,800 horsepower
14,061 kg 31,000 lb MTOW 29,484 kg 65,000 lb
3,910 km 2,112 nm range 6,500 km 3,510 nm
300 km/h 186 mph cruise speed 340 km/h 211 mph
Up to 32 passengers or 27-28 paratroopers capacity Up to 50 passengers or 28,500 lb cargo
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.