Douglas C-47 Skytrain vs. Douglas DC-8

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain versus Douglas DC-8
19.43 m 63 ft 9 in length 57.10 m 187 ft 4 in
5.17 m 17 ft height 16.84 m 55 ft 3 in
28.96 m 95 ft wingspan 45.24 m 148 ft 5 in
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofan engines
1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW) thrust per engine Approximately 17,000 lbf per engine
2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW) total thrust Approximately 68,000 lbf total
14,061 kg 31,000 lb MTOW 158,760 kg 350,000 lb
3,910 km 2,112 nm range 11,918 km 6,437 nm
300 km/h 186 mph cruise speed 900 km/h 559 mph
Up to 32 passengers or 27-28 paratroopers capacity Up to 259 passengers
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.