Douglas C-47 Skytrain vs. Piper PA-18 Super Cub
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| Douglas C-47 Skytrain |
versus |
Piper PA-18 Super Cub |
| 19.43 m |
63 ft 9 in |
length |
6.76 m |
22 ft 2 in |
| 5.17 m |
17 ft |
height |
2.03 m |
6 ft 8 in |
| 28.96 m |
95 ft |
wingspan |
10.74 m |
35 ft 3 in |
| 2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines |
engines |
1 x Lycoming O-320 series engine |
| 1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW) |
thrust per engine |
150 to 160 horsepower (112 to 119 kW) |
| 2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW) |
total thrust |
150 to 160 horsepower (112 to 119 kW) |
| 14,061 kg |
31,000 lb |
MTOW |
793 kg |
1,749 lb |
| 3,910 km |
2,112 nm |
range |
470 km |
254 nm |
| 300 km/h |
186 mph |
cruise speed |
140 km/h |
87 mph |
| Up to 32 passengers or 27-28 paratroopers |
capacity |
1-2 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.
