Douglas C-47 Skytrain vs. Douglas DC-6

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain versus Douglas DC-6
19.43 m 63 ft 9 in length 32.18 m 105 ft 7 in
5.17 m 17 ft height 8.94 m 29 ft 4 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-2800-CB17 radial engines
1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW) thrust per engine Approximately 2,500 hp per engine
2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW) total thrust Approximately 10,000 hp total
14,061 kg 31,000 lb MTOW 52,200 kg 115,100 lb
3,910 km 2,112 nm range 5,800 km 3,133 nm
300 km/h 186 mph cruise speed 507 km/h 315 mph
Up to 32 passengers or 27-28 paratroopers capacity Up to 102 passengers
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.