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.